Dome and Dust: A Guide to Vatican City

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Vatican City is country (yes a country not a city) enriched with centuries of deep rooted culture and history. Stacked along are countless fascinating facts that are sure to keep you extending your vacation. Welcome to Vatican City.

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Is it Right for You?

Vatican City, better known as the Vatican, is not a tourist destination for those in search of a futuristic city, or a great mountain view, it is for those in search of spiritual peace found in Christianity, Or those who want to see the Pope, Or even just those in search of a deeply rich historical experience.

If you wish to traverse the intricate roads of The Vatican, here’s the best way to do it.

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Info

If your ready to dive into divine adventures, all the things you need to know are right here.

Key Info	At a Glance
Flight Length	From VPS-CIA 15:30, 30 Minute Drive into Town
Flight Price	Depending on season, $500-1000
Best time of year to visit	Nov-Feb
What to Bring	Scarf/wrap, Water Bottle, Charger, Non-slip Comfy Shoes
Tour Type	Recommended: “Key Master tour” includes: Exclusive Access To Secret Areas
Identification	Passport

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The Program

A simple guide to exploring The Vatican

Day 1 Your first day in heaven (get it).Small city, big dreams. Once you’re settled in your room, you can get out into the city by 12pm. For your first day I’d recommend checking out The Papal Basilica of St. Peter, it’s the most iconic building in Vatican City. Although very iconic and well recognized, it has very little to off and therefore requires less time. Once you leave you can explore one of the fine dining restaurants such as “Come ‘na Vorta” or “ll Bacaro”.

Day 2 Today you can spend your time at the Vatican Museum. Typical guided tours take 2-3 hours but nobody would judge you for spending your whole day in one of the many intricate parts. What makes the Vatican Museum so great, is that the galleries have hundreds of artifacts each, holding over 70,000 total works in over 1400 rooms. History enthusiasts describe the museum as “nearly impossible to grasp all the highlights.”

Day 3 For your final day in Vatican City, there are countless activities native to the city such as visiting the Sistine Chapel, Sending mail from the Vatican Postcard for a unique stamp, exploring the underground tombs, exploring the Vatican Gardens, or even attending a Papal appearance if its a Wednesday. Try something fun out! Its not ever day you visit the coolest place on Earth.

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Tips

Understanding the Culture of the City can, and will, save you a great deal of effort and struggles. Here’s some things you should keep in mind.

• Booking tickets to sights in advance can save you hours of time waiting in lines.
• To enter Holy Sights or the museum you must cover shoulders and knees.
• Entering early in the morning can help you avoid the large crowds.
• Tours can help you see the most for the least amount without wasting time.
• Bring comfy shoes and water. Its not a style competition and you’ll be on your feet alot.

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Fun Facts

On the off chance you aren’t already sold on this trip, or maybe you are, here are some fun facts to get you going (literally).

• The Vatican Bank has a ATM written completely in Latin.
• Statistically the Vatican has the highest per-capita wine consumption in the world.
• You cannot earn citizenship by being born there.
• The Vatican Museum has a flag that actually traveled to the Moon on Apollo 11.
• The Vatican has a 300m railway, the smallest in the world.
• There are “Secret Archives” scattered among the city possesing over 53 MILES of ancient documents, records, and paintings many of which have never been revealed to the public. These Archives are one of the largest and most important in the world holding over 60% of the common era.