The Vatican and Vatican City - Rome, Italy
For believers and atheists alike, one thing is absolutely clear: the Vatican in Rome, Italy, attracts millions of visitors every year. And with good reason.
St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) is the spiritual center of the Vatican and the artistic result of many of Italy's great Renaissance's architects and artists, among them Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo. The most well-known and beautiful work inside St. Peter's Cathedral is Michelangelo's inimitable La Pietà, considered by many to be the most moving piece of sculpture ever created.
Vatican Museums and The City Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
Visitors are not required to be part of a tour to visit the Vatican Museums but it will definitely enrich your visit if you do so and if you choose the right company. When choosing your tour operator: some tours will be much more expensive than others, however, you may find that the higher price the more valuable it is. Compare different companies especially if this is a once in a lifetime trip. The quality of tours can vary greatly.
Finding the right accommodations - The experience here will be happily overwhelming and tiring, so it's best to find a hotel that is comfortable and within close walking distance to many attractions. An alternative would be to find hotel rooms with easy access to public transportation, so getting to the Vatican will be effortless and quick. Save your strength for all of the walking in the museums and chapels rather than using that energy to get to the attraction. Done this way, you will be refreshed and ready to discover all of the wonderful sights in Rome.
