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Vatican City - Information for Visiting the Vatican in Rome

Information and facts on the Vatican: Vatican location, how to reserve places on tours, get papal audiences, the dress code, facts about St. Peter's tomb and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Vatican City Travel Essentials - What to See and Do in Vatican City
Learn what's inside Vatican City and how to access it, from Italy for Visitors.
How to Request an Audience with the Pope
Instructions via telephone or web form for requesting an audience with the Pope, held on most Wednesday mornings.
How to Apply to Visit the Vatican Excavations
Here's what to do to see the archaeological excavations under the Vatican.
Vatican: The Holy See
The official website of the Vatican. Attractively presents many aspects of the city and its functions. Many of the more esoteric subjects are only available in Italian, unfortunately.
Vatican City is a Country
Matt Rosenberg, the guide to Geography, discusses the criteria that determines whether a land mass is indeed a city. He comes to the conclusion that Vatican City is indeed a country.
The Vatican and Environs
A great page to get you started, describing from a tourist's perspective the wide variety of activities one can participate in when visiting Vatican City. Good info on dress code and reserving tours--things you'll need to consider well before leaving on your trip.
Vatican Hotels
Hotels within walking distance of the Vatican, with doubles ranging from 155 to 400 Euros.
Aurilia Residence - Apartments near the Vatican
Apartments for 1-4 people near the border of Vatican City.
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