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Venture behind the walls of the Vatican City during your visit to Rome, Italy.
Visit the Vatican City, a separate sovereign state created within Rome in 1929 that is ruled by the Pope. Within the walls of the city are St Peter's Basilica, St Peter's Square, the Vatican Museums, and more.
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St. Peter's Square is more than just a monument. It's also the gateway to the Vatican City. Past the monumental square, the laws of other countries give way to the laws of the Vatican City State. .
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In the region of Lazio
In the country of Italy
Here you’ll find the City State
of Vatican City
Vatican City’s enclaved
within Italy’s capital, Rome
I’m the smallest country in the world 1000 people call me home
With 109 acres, I am small
with a lot to see
I will take you on a tour
of my tiny country
I became an independent State
in 1929
With the Lateran Treaty
In which Italy had defined
I’m the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and an enclave in Rome.
Situated near the west bank of the Tiber River, I call home!
I have many landmarks
And attractions to see
Over 5 million people a year
Come visit me
St. Peter's Basilica
Is quite a sight to see
It is considered Vatican City’s
centerpiece
Designed by Donato Bramante,
And Michelangelo,
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
And Carlo Maderno
In the region of Lazio
In the country of Italy
Here you’ll find the City State
of Vatican City
Vatican City’s enclaved
within Italy’s capital, Rome
I’m the smallest country in the world 1000 people call me home
The Vatican Museums
Are located in that spot right there
Filled with the most important masterpieces of Renaissance in the world it bares
The Sistine Chapel
is in the Apostolic Palace,
It’s the official residence of the pope
The head of the Catholics
The Sistine Chapel
Is where The Last Judgment calls it’s home
A Fresco painted by the great Renaissance artist, Michelangelo
These are the
Gardens of Vatican City
Covering more than half
of the country
It consists of private urban gardens and parks you should know
Some can take private tours of the gardens owned by the pope
There is so much more to see and experience in this great country
You can create a better future
by learning about the history of the world
In the region of Lazio
In the country of Italy
Here you’ll find the City State
of Vatican City
Vatican City’s enclaved
within Italy’s capital, Rome
I’m the smallest country in the world 1000 people call me home
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This Week on EWTN Vaticano. Episode 322.
Visit the Vatican Museums, take an exclusive look at the Vatican Library, and catch up with a review of the news and events from the Museums over the past year.
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10. The Egyptian Gallery - The collection is so interesting because of the relationship between the Roman Empire and Egypt. As you might know, Mark Antony and Julius Caesar both had relations with Cleopatra. The collection occupies five rooms; plan to spend about 25 minutes in each.
9. Vatican Gardens - Take a stroll past innumerable grottoes, antiquities and world-class landscaping. Did you know there are 100 fountains in the Vatican Gardens? Unlike the Vatican Museums, the gardens are never crowded. One way to access the Vatican Gardens by booking a full-day tour of the Vatican Museums, Gardens and Castle Gandolfo with The Roman Guy.
8. Pinacoteca - The Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery) is one of the more modern sections of the Vatican Museums and is often overlooked. Get up close and personal to 460 works of art, painted by the likes of Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, Leonardo, Guido Reni and Giotto.
7. Pinecone Courtyard - Named after the colossal bronze pinecone that once stood near the Pantheon next to the Temple of Isis, the Pinecone Courtyard was designed by Donato Bramante. From here catch an amazing view of St. Peter's Dome. Sometimes the guards let you spin the giant fractured sphere sculpture in the center of the spacious courtyard.
6. Pio-Clementino Museum - The Vatican's Pio-Clementino Museum is one of Rome's best collections of ancient Greek and Roman statues. In the octagonal Belvedere Courtyard, check out the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoön and His Sons and the Belvedere Torso. Then visit the biggest and oldest bathtubs you’ll ever see. Nero's Bathtub measures an incredible 25 ft in diameter. The red marble it is made from is so rare, there is no way to recreate it today.
5. The Vatican's Main Galleries - The Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries and our personal favorite, the Gallery of the Maps. The painted frescoes of maps reveal how Renaissance Italians saw themselves and their surroundings. Predating a unified Italy by nearly 300 years, the Gallery of Maps shows the length and breadth of the peninsula circa 1580.
4. St. Peter's Square - If you're not planning on visiting the Vatican Museums during your trip to Rome, at least come here. This is one of the most famous and breathtaking squares in the world and the largest, open area of Rome. The piazza is encased by two massive arms comprised of four rows of colonnades. As you walk up to the square, it looks like two massive arms welcoming you.
3. Raphael Rooms - Raphael was one of Rome's most famous Renaissance artists who encompassed all the ideals of a Renaissance man. He designed and frescoed multiple rooms connected to the Vatican Museums. Among other masterpieces, visit one of Raphael’s most famous works of art, The School of Athens.
2. St. Peter's Basilica - Don't miss this! St. Peter's Basilica is a massive church filled with artwork from some of the most celebrated artists in history. Enter through a special door and skip the lines to get the most opulent church in the world. Once inside, admire masterpieces that include the La Pieta, Il Baldacchino, La Pieta, the statue of St. Peter and much more.
1. Sistine Chapel - Since the chapel is inside the museums, entrance is included in your Vatican tour. Now that the chapel is restored, every detail and color used in the treasured work of art is visible. Only when you are inside, is it clear why it is one of the Sistine Chapel is one of the most celebrated works of art in Western civilization.
Rome and The Vatican in 4K Ultra HD
Rome: The Eternal city, with more than 2.5 thousand years of history, amazing art, architecture, ancient ruins, one of the most beautiful cities on our planet. The Vatican City, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, is situated within Rome, with the St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums inside it. Both the Historic Centre of Rome and the Vatican City are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Locations in the video: Colosseum (Colosseo 0:31), Arch of Constantine (1:13), Basilica of Maxentius (1:27), Palatine Hill (1:37), Circus Maximus (1:57), Roman Forum (Foro Romano 2:11), Trajan's Column (3:45), Piazza Venezia and Altare della Patria (Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II 4:04, 5:57), Campidoglio (5:34), Piazza Navona (6:29), Castel Sant'Angelo (6:57), Palace of Justice (8:09), Vatican Museums (8:23), St. Peter's Basilica (9:33), Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps (12:27), Trevi Fountain (12:59, 16:09), Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura 13:21), Pyramid of Caius Cestius (14:02), Pantheon (14:18), Piazza del Popolo (15:19), Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore (15:49), St. Ivo alla Sapienza (16:03), Marcus Aurelius Column (16:17), Temple of Hadrian (16:29), Bernini's Triton Fountain on Piazza Barberini (16:36), Mouth of Truth (16:48), Forum Boarium (16:51), Sunset Views from Janiculum Terrace (Terrazza del Gianicolo 17:02),
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In this vlog, we visited our 51st country buy going to the Vatican in the middle of Italy! We used our Italia Pass to skip the line and take a really good tour. We walked through the beautiful buildings and soaked up the history and scenery, went in the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. We tried Rome's cheaper food scene for lunch and dinner, and were a bit disappointed after all the delicious meals we've been having around the city ;)
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Day 15: Rome, Italy - To start our day in Rome we first headed over to the Pantheon and had some amazing espresso. Then we visited the Pantheon, which is one of the most famous attractions in Rome. We had pizza for lunch and then walked over to the Vatican City. After doing some of top things to do in the Vatican City, we ate Roman Jewish food for dinner.
1:07 La Casa Del Caffè Tazza D'oro - There were two cafes I wanted to check out, so the first, located right next to the Pantheon was La Casa Del Caffè Tazza D'oro. The espresso was awesome. Price - .90 EUR per coffee ($1.00)
2:54 Pantheon - One of the most famous attractions in Rome is the Pantheon, and although I had seen it the day before, I didn’t have a chance to go in. So today we admired the amazing Pantheon.
4:23 Gelateria Della Palma - Right around the corner from the Pantheon is a gelato shop that has so many different flavors, it will drive you crazy trying to decide what to order. Since we arrived early, this gelato shop still wasn’t busy. Ying especially enjoyed the gelato. Gelato - 3.5 EUR ($3.92)
6:09 Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè - I’m pretty crazy for coffee, so we stopped into another famous coffee shop to have another cup of espresso. They make one of the creamiest espressos I’ve ever had, even though it doesn’t include milk. Coffee - 1.30 EUR ($1.45)
7:43 Antico Forno Roscioli - One of the most famous foods to eat in Rome is pizza, especially when you want a quick bite to eat. Roscioli as its known for short is a full bakery, and their pizza is amazing. I started with a tomato and cheese pizza, followed by some slices with other toppings. Total price - 9.94 EUR ($11.12)
12:32 Vatican City - The Vatican City, a city state within Rome and ruled by the Pope is a must visit when you’re in Rome. I bought tickets online and we first headed to the Vatican Museums, one of the world’s most famous art museums. Along with the Sistine Chapel, I especially enjoyed seeing the Raphael Rooms. Vatican Museums Online tickets - 20 EUR ($22.37) per person
17:01 St. Peter's Basilica - After the Vatican Museums, we walked over to St. Peter’s Basilica, and after walking around for a while, I decided to climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica Dome, which was one of the highlights of visiting the Vatican City for me - 6 EUR ($6.71).
20:53 Roman Jewish Food at Nonna Betta Restaurant - There’s a long history of Jews in Rome, and Roman Jewish food is common in Rome especially in a certain area of the city. I didn’t want to leave Rome without eating some Roman Jewish food, so we ate dinner at a restaurant called Nonna Betta. The artichoke was good, the pasta was good, but the real winner dish for me was the oxtail. Total price - 49 EUR ($54.82)
Day 14 in Rome was an excellent day of visiting attractions in the Vatican City and eating delicious pizza and Roman Jewish food.
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The Complete Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica | Walks of Italy
Our Complete Vatican Tour is exactly what it says on the package - a complete tour of the Vatican Museums in just three hours. You'll skip long general-entry lines with priority entrance for a fully guided tour of the Vatican Museums. Visit the Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel and other top sights of the Vatican Museums. Then use a special door to skip directly from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica (again avoiding long lines!) Inside St. Peter's Basilica, you'll enjoy a fully guided tour. Small groups of 14 people or fewer, 5 star guides guaranteed. Book now at walksofitaly.com.
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Close to St Peter's Basilica are the corridors of the Vatican Museums that attract 4 million people every year from all over the world. A marvelous journey that will take us through a constellation of 13 museums and see some of the greatest treasures of humanity.
They present the preserved and extraordinary legacy of culture, history, and beauty that the Roman Pontiffs have collected and preserved for centuries: this is the mission of the Vatican Museums today.
The Vatican Museums are plural as they are a complex of different collections, all extraordinarily important. Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek and Roman, Christian, and epigraphic, paintings of several centuries and the great Renaissance of Raphael and Michelangelo in the “Rooms” and the Sistine Chapel. And then there are the decorative arts, the ethnological collections, the historical collections, the carriages and the papal berlins, up to modern and contemporary art.
A dynamic museum where tradition and innovation find a perfect synthesis, able to render concrete what the Roman Church has pursued for centuries in her cultural institutions.
Tradition, to be dated back to Pope Julius II, to that 1506 which saw the creation of the “Courtyard of the Statues”, the most celebrated in Rome at the time, in the heart of the Vatican Belvedere. Then, the great museum era of the eighteenth century, passing through Canova and reaching, with Pope Pius XI in the aftermath of the Lateran Treaty of 1929, an organic and effective institutional order for the Museums, made accessible to the world via the portal opened in the Vatican Walls. Tradition that is protection, restoration, conservation and enhancement of the collections through study, research, teaching, international projects, conferences and exhibitions.
Innovation, which is indispensable today for the functioning of an Institution that receives millions of visitors each year, and where thousands of people, employees and collaborators, work every day. Innovation that enables the Museums collections to be appreciated in a dynamic and current way, and which through this new web site enables the most remote places of our world to be reached.
It is my hope that every visitor who enters the Vatican Museums is pervaded by that sense of privilege at finding oneself inside the Beauty that leads to Faith, and that this digital tool may also be a vehicle for knowledge, harmony and spirituality.
Pinecone Courtyard. The pinecone fountain is made out of bronze and was found near the Pantheon but was originally on top of Hadrian's mausoleum, water use to pour out of the scales.
The 2 bronze peacocks on each side also came from the Mausoleum.
Sphere within a Sphere.
The Octagonal court was the first of the museum palaces built by Pope Julius II. The statue of Apollo was the first statue in 1503 and later Popes added to the collection.
God of the Tiber River,
Laocoon group Statue.
Sala Rotonda was modeled after the Pantheon.
Floor is paved with a roman mosaic.
Bathtub of Nero Made of porphyry.
Bronze Statue of Hercules.
Juno Queen of the Gods and protectress of women.
Sala of Croce Greca.
The Sarcophagi of Helena and Constantina are two fourth century porphyry sarcophagi.
The Gallery of tapestry; Flemish tapestries, realized in Brussels by Pieter van Aelst’s School from drawings by Raphael’s pupils, during the pontificate of Clement VII (1523-1534), hang on the walls. They were first shown in the Sistine Chapel in 1531.
Gallery of Maps....
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St Peter in Chains being freed by the Angel.
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Thursday March 27th, 2014 - In Italy, President Obama meets with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican and then tours the Colosseum in Rome before departing Italy for Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 28th.
Visiting the Vatican - How to Plan Ahead
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Vatican, Vatican Palace, St Peter's Basilica, Rome - Vatikan in Rome
Vatican City i/ˈvætɨkən ˈsɪti/, or Vatican City State,[13] in Italian officially Stato della Città del Vaticano (pronounced [ˈstaːto della t͡ʃitˈta del vatiˈkaːno]),[14] is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome. It has an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of just over 800.[3][15] This makes Vatican City the smallest internationally recognized independent state in the world by both area and population. The Pope is also the Head of State and Government of the Vatican City State.
Vatican City was established as an independent state in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Gasparri, on behalf of Pope Pius XI and by Prime Minister Benito Mussolini on behalf of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.[16] The treaty spoke of it as a new creation (Preamble and Article III), not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756--1870) that had previously encompassed much of central Italy. Vatican City State is distinct from the Holy See,[17] which dates back to early Christianity and is the main episcopal see of 1.2 billion Latin and Eastern Catholic adherents around the globe. Ordinances of Vatican City are published in Italian; official documents of the Holy See are issued mainly in Latin. The two entities have distinct passports: the Holy See, not being a country, issues only diplomatic and service passports, whereas Vatican City State issues normal passports.
Vatican City is an ecclesiastical[3] or sacerdotal-monarchical[4] state, ruled by the Bishop of Rome—the Pope. The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergymen of various national origins. It is the sovereign territory of the Holy See (Sancta Sedes) and the location of the Pope's residence, referred to as the Apostolic Palace. The Popes have generally resided in the area that in 1929 became Vatican City since the return from Avignon in 1377, but have also at times resided in the Quirinal Palace in Rome and elsewhere.
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Visit The Vatican - 10 Things That Will SHOCK You About Vatican City
Heading to see the Pope or Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel or the Raphael Rooms? Well here are a few things that may shock a tourist or traveler to the Vatican.
10 Things That May SHOCK Tourist When The Visit The Vatican
1. Its another country
2. The lines to the Vatican Museums are insane long
3. You may actually get to see and hear the Pope on your visit
4. The amazing art collection in the Vatican Museums
5. How many people they fit into the Sistine Chapel
6. How many people take pictures with flash in the Sistine Chapel even though they tell you not to
7. How big St. Peter's Basilica is on the inside
8. How people have rubbed down some of the statues
9. You can climb to the top of St. Peters for a great view of Rome
10. The best mail in Italy for sending postcards is found in the Vatican Post office.
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