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Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums

Vatican City is the home of the Pope, St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums. Here you'll find resources for visiting Vatican City, also known as the Holy See.

Vatican City Travel Essentials - What to See and Do in Vatican City
Vatican City, also called Holy See, is home to the Pope and the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, and the fabulous Vatican Museums. Vatican City is easy to visit from Rome. Here is essential travel information for Vatican City.

Vatican City Top Rated Hotels
Here are top rated hotels and places to stay in Vatican City. Popular attractions in Vatican City are the Vatican Museums, Saint Peter's Basilica, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The following hotels are the top guest rated hotels in Vatican City on Venere.com, a hotel booking site I use myself. By clicking on a hotel link you will see guest reviews...

Top Attractions in Vatican City - Must-See Vatican City Attractions and Sights
If you are visiting Rome, you won't want to miss visiting Vatican City, the world's smallest country and home to the Pope. Here you will find Saint Peter's Basilica as well as some of the world's most significant artistic treasures, including the Sistine Chapel.

Vatican and Rome Sightseeing Card
The Vatican and Rome Card is a three day sight-seeing pass for museums, sites, audio tours, and a special bus for both Vatican City and Rome.

Saint Peter's Basilica Pictures - Vatican City
Pictures of Saint Peters Basilica and Square in Vatican City.

Visiting Saint Peter's Basilica
Saint Peter's Basilica, the world's most important church, is a highlight of a Rome and Vatican City visit. Learn about visiting Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

The Sistine Chapel
Visiting information for the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel is a major attraction in Vatican City and a highlight of a visit to the Vatican...

Vatican Museum Pictures - Vatican City
Pictures taken inside the Vatican Museum by James Martin, Europe for Visitors.

Vatican Museum Hall of Maps Picture
Picture of a map, by James Martin, from the Vatican Museum's interesting Hall of Maps.

Top Attractions in the Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums contain a vast store of artworks which range from the ancient to the contemporary, including the world famous Sistine Chapel . Touring the Vatican Museums can easily take two hours or more, so it is imperative that you have an action plan when you visit. Here is a list of the top attractions to look for when you visit the...

Vatican Museums Visiting Information
Visiting information for the Vatican Museums or Musei Vaticani located in Vatican City. Vatican Museums are one of the attractions you must see on...

Easter Week at the Vatican and in Rome
Photos of Palm Sunday with the Pope in Saint Peter's Square and information about Holy Week events at the Vatican and in Rome.

Miles&Miles Vatican City and Rome Tour Review
Review of Vatican City and Rome tour with Miles&Miles Tour Company.

Tips on Visiting the Vatican Archaeological Excavations
How to Visit the Archaeological Excavations below the Vatican Basilica from Europe for Visitors.

Geography and Map of the Holy See (Vatican City)
Map of Vatican City with geographical information from About's Guide to Geography.

How to Request an Audience with the Pope
James Martin of Europe for Visitors tells us how to request and audience with the Pope.

The Holy See - Vatican Home Page
The Vatican home page in English, site of Vatican City, also called the Holy See.

Saint Peter's Basilica and Square
Web site of St. Peter's Basilica with information about the church and the square.

Eye Opener Tours: professional tour guide of Vatican City
Eye Opener Tours has tours of Rome and Vatican - private or group, customized or scheduled. Of note are the Vatican Gardens and Sistine Chapel combined tours and the Sunday afternoons Borghese Gallery tours.

Vatican City Tours
Tours of Vatican city including museums and Sistine Chapel.

Weddings at the Vatican
Information about how to get married at the Vatican.

Pope John Paul II Beatification Events
Guide to events for the beatification of Pope John Paul II at the Vatican. Here's what you need to know about going to the beatification events and ceremony for former Pope John Paul II, held in Rome and Vatican City.

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