Vatican City in Rome

Type
Attraction
Cultural
Historic
Museum
Features:
Bathroom, Drinking water
Description
On February 11th 1929, Vatican CityState was established by the signing of the Lateran Treaties between the stateof Italy and the Holy See. Its status as a sovereign State isuniversally recognized and is anchored in international law. Due to the smallsize of Vatican City, some of its Departments and offices are located in severalbuildings in Rome. These buildings enjoy the same status as embassies andforeign diplomatic missions according to the Lateran Treaty.

Vatican City lies beyond the right bank of the Tiber River, its on part of the ancient Montes Vaticani (the Vatican Mount) and where the Vatican Fields used to be .The Name "Vatican" originated from the name of this hill. The Vatican was protected from being secluded from the rest of the city by being included within the walls of Pope Leo IV (847–55), and later on fortified further by Popes Paul III , Pius IV and Urban VIII. There are five entrances to Vatican City; Many Visitors start their Vatican tour at St Peter's square.

The best way to get to the Vatican from Rome's historical center is through Ponte St. Angelo. The entrance to the Vatican Museums is on Viale Vaticano.on Viale Vaticano.

Perhaps the most recognizable building of Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica is the main Church of the Vatican built and named under the words of Jesus to St. Peter:

"And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but My Father who is in Heaven.And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.”

Matthew 16:17-19
 
Tours
 (2)
  • The Capitoline Hill
  • Views over the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus
  • The Spanish Steps
  • Piazza Navona
  • Piazza Venezia
  • Spectacular views over Rome from the Pincio
  • St. Peter's square
  • Trastevere
Travel through Rome at night and discover sights that inspired famous films such as La Dolce Vita & The Great Beauty.
Language:
English, Italian
Max Group Size:
7 people
Minimum Guests:
2 people
  • The Sistine Chapel
  • The Vatican Museums
  • Colosseum
  • Piazza Navona
  • Pantheon
Visit Rome’s iconic sites in a day, travelling by minivan. Explore the ancient city, the Vatican and the historic centre.
Language:
English
Max Group Size:
15 people
Minimum Guests:
1 person
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