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The Borgia Rooms of the Vatican Museums
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
The Vatican Museums are so immense that it’s been said that even if you spent a solid week inside you still wouldn’t see everything. Even the exquisite Raphael Rooms sometimes get short shrift ...
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The Pantheon
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
One of my all time favorite buildings in Rome is the Pantheon .
It’s not huge, it’s not flashy or complicated, it’s basically just one
big round room, but there is something about it that ...
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The Swiss Guards: The Vatican's
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
When you visit Vatican City you expect to be wowed by the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica .
You’d probably also guess that there’s a relatively heavy guarded
presence around for the ...
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What Not to Do at the Vatican
Written by Jessica, USA, October 2012
Visiting the Vatican is a highlight of any trip to Rome
– even more so because this tiny city-state is easy to see in a
half-day or so. That is, as long as you don’t plan to see the entirety ...
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What You Need to Know About the Sistine Chapel
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Easily the most famous and popular attraction in Vatican City is the Sistine Chapel, with its colorful ceiling frescoes and enormous altarpiece both painted by Michelangelo. Visitors unfamiliar with ...
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