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Rome Skip the Line Tours
Written by Viator, May 2013
With millions of tourists descending on Rome each year, the world’s most famous ancient city gets so overwhelmed with crowds in high season that many visitors find themselves skipping the busiest ...
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Top 5 Vatican Tours
Written by Viator, November 2010
Of the global cultural wonders which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, only one represents an entire country: Vatican City. The world’s smallest sovereign state is – as well as being ...
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Rome on Vintage Wheels
Written by Viator, October 2012
What could possibly be more fantastic than zipping through the streets of Rome on a Vespa scooter? After all, you’ve seen it done in many a Hollywood film, and it looks so easy. As you might expect, ...
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5 Reasons to Visit Rome in April
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
1. Easter. April 8th is Easter Sunday in 2012 and both Sunday and Monday are public holidays in Italy . Rome is a very religious city and home to the Vatican so it’s a special time here. The ...
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A Trip to The Vatican
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2011
Nestled in Rome , the Vatican
is the smallest country in the world. Since 1929 it has been an
independent city-state of just over 110 acres with a population of 800.
It has its own stamps and ...
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Biking in Rome
Written by Jessica, USA, August 2012
Some cities lend themselves well to bicycles as a mode of
transportation, while others seem to create an atmosphere in which it is
more intimidating to hop on a bike when everyone else is ...
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Capitoline Museums
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
It’s not really surprising that the oldest public museum in the world is in Rome . Or that it sits on Capitoline Hill , one of the seven hills Rome was founded on. Nor that it holds some great ...
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Chiaramonti Museum at the Vatican
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
The Vatican Museums
are pluralized for a reason—within the complex there are several
individual museums. It’s easy for them to blur together as you wander
through, but different collections are ...
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Christmas in Vatican City
Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012
Christmas is one of the bigger holidays on the Italian calendar, and one of the most popular spots to be at Christmas is in Vatican City .
Even if you’re not Catholic, being in St. Peter’s Square ...
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Christmas Markets in Rome
Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012
Outdoor Christmas markets are a common element to many parts of Europe
during the holiday season. They’re especially typical of Germanic
countries, but their popularity has made other countries ...
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Eating Like the Romans Do
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
It’s very easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of cafes and restaurants in a city like Rome ,
especially in the historic center. It’s easy to fall into one of the
places that are ...
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Epiphany: The 12th Day of Christmas
Written by Jessica, USA, December 2012
Christmas in Italy
is definitely a big deal on the calendar, but Epiphany – January 6 – is
equally big. This holiday marks the moment when Christians believe
Jesus Christ was revealed to be the ...
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Festival Internazionale di Musica e Arte Sacra
Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012
If you’ve ever walked into an enormous old church in Europe and noticed
the spectacular acoustics, you might have followed that thought with the
realization that a musical performance in such a ...
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First Time Visitor Tips for Vatican City
Written by Jessica, USA, September 2012
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to Vatican City .
This city-state, entirely enclosed within Rome’s borders, is home to
the headquarters of the Catholic Church, and although its list ...
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Free Things to Do in Vatican City
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
A trip to Italy isn’t always easy on the wallet, but thankfully most
cities have at least a few attractions that are totally free. It’s not
often that those attractions are also the most popular ...
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