Entering into the holy see of Catholism, Vatican city offers much to tourists from all walks of life. A glimpse around St Peters square is the first part of this micro-nation. Look around and take it all in, hundreds of years old, these buildings surrounding you house some of the greatest artistic creations made by man. Sunday before noon is best to receive any blessing from the main man himself, nonetheless get there nice and early during other days to skip the crowds and be sure to book online , print tickets and have identify cards ready to miss the queue.
Be warned though that although tickets may see cheaper going with one of the many guides around the square there is a high tendency to be ripped off or even robbed. Stick to the safer option at buying your tickets at any of the kiosks around the square or even online.
Vatican museum, even before you get to the world wonder that is the Sistine Chapel you will walk one mile though some of the most decorative art pieces that depicts mans greatest achievements throughout the ages. TAKE YOUR TIME, rushing to see the main piece is like eating your tiramisu before your pizza! Raphael’s works is a true cornerstone in what renaissance art had to offer.
Look at the people around you, peace, serenity and a sense of incitement. You look at pieces like this, and you just feel it. Is it the sound of people sobbing or gasping? Leonardo’s ceiling left this author flabbergasted. The Sistine chapel is..... You tell us.
After a short walk around the gardens finish your trip in St.Peters dome, pay your respects to former papal leaders and saints and look around you. Michelangelo’s design and art is around you. If like us you love visiting cathedrals when travelling this is the tip of the mountain, honestly a great way to finish your day trip.
Vatican city again has much more hidden gems inside and isn’t like anywhere else in its mother, Roma. Go see it, tell us about your Sistine experience and never forget #WeWereDer
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