St. Peter’s Basilica
All the superlatives still don’t quite do justice to the vastness and grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica. The most important, and arguably most magnificent church in Catholic Christendom took 120 …
Raphael’s Rooms in the Vatican Museums
In 1508 Pope Julius II summoned to Rome a prodigious, but untested young artist from the town of Urbino to fresco the inside of what was intended to be his …
What if you could have the Sistine Chapel all to yourself?
Imagine holding the physical key to the Sistine Chapel, sliding it into the keyhole, and unlocking the door to the timeless treasures for the thousands who will visit that day. …
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums
Among the most famous rooms in the world, the Sistine Chapel stands alone. Neither one of the largest nor grandest properties in the Vatican, its fame is mostly based on …
The Best Things to do in the Vatican For Kids
Here are the top tips from our expert guides on how to find and enjoy the plethora of things to do at the Vatican for kids.
The Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums serve two purposes: As the Papal Palaces they have been home to centuries of popes, who built and decorated apartments to suit their sensibilities. Just as importantly …
The 10 Best Things To Do in Vatican City
At just 44 hectares, Vatican City is officially the smallest sovereign state in the world. But don’t let that fool you. It might only have a population of 1,000 within its …
Fact vs Fiction: The Story Behind the Two Popes
The resignation of Pope Benedict from the Papal office in 2013 didn’t just make headlines, it made history. For the first time in over 600 years two popes were alive at the same time. For the first time since 1294 a pope had resigned of his own will. And for the first time ever the Vatican became home to two popes.
Vatican on Screen: Behind the Scenes of The Two Popes
One of the most important aspects about a film is the scenery, and as filming locations go there are few places that could be more impressive than those featured in Netflix’s The Two Popes.
Packing for a Vatican visit: The dress code do’s & dont’s
If you’re traveling to the Italian capital, it’s very likely a trip to the Vatican is high on your agenda! And why wouldn’t it be? Acting as a modern-day gateway …