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8am: Breakfast at Pasticceria Panificio Panella Roma
Google reviews: 3.9 stars
9:30am: Vatican City
Vatican City is world’s smallest country who gained its independence from Italy in 1929. You don’t need to carry your passport to enter into the city as it does not have any borders, and the only way to enter is through Italy. The main entrances are located near Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica.
Dress code is required to enter the city as it is a religious site (Catholic). Clothes must cover the knees and shoulders. Low cut and hats / caps are not allowed. Avoid wearing clothes that have offensive designs and tattoos need to be covered.
The Vatican City is Rome’s most popular tourist spot and is pretty much always busy. There isn’t really a “best day to visit”, but Tuesdays and Thursdays might be slightly less crowded. It is advisable to get your ticket beforehand so you don’t have to queue in line to get one.
St Peter's Basilica / Basilica Sancti Petri
A church built in Renaissance-style, a replacement for the Old St Peter’s Basilica which was built in 4th century. The present church was completed in 1626. St Peter is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world by interior measure. It is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines.
Apostolic Palace / Palazzo Apostolico
The palace is run by the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household, the official residence of the Pope - head of state of Vatican City. The building contains the Papal Apartments, the Holy See, a few chapels, Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms and the Borgia Apartment. The palace is only partially opened for visiting.
Sistine Chapel / Cappella Sistina
Probably the most well known chapel in the palace, famous for its decoration. It is named in honor of Sixtus IV. One of the primary functions of the chapel is as a venue for the election of each successive Pope.
Vatican Post Office / Poste Vaticane
While you are at Vatican, you might want to pop by the post office and mail out a postcard! It is easier than going to Italy’s post office and you’ll get your mail much faster!
Vatican Museums / Musei Vaticani The public museums of Vatican City, containing roughly 70,000 works with 20,000 on display, including several renowned Roman sculptures and important masterpieces of Renaissance art. It currently employs 640 people to work in 40 different departments.
3pm: Lunch at Ristorante dei Musei
Google reviews: 4.6 stars
4:30pm: Mausoleum of Hadrian / Castle of the Holy Angel / Castel Sant' Angelo
The Castel Sant’ Angelo is a towering cylindrical building initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. Hadrian's ashes were placed here a year after his death, together with those of his wife, Sabina, and his first adopted son, Lucius Aelius. Following this, the remains of succeeding emperors were also placed here, the last recorded deposition being Roman Emperor Caracalla in year 217. The urns containing these ashes were probably placed in what is now known as the Treasury Room, deep within the building. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. The St Angelo Bridge leads straight to the entrance of Castel Sant’ Angelo, and the bridge features angel statues.
7pm: Dinner at Trattoria Pizzeria Gli Archi
Google reviews: 4.2 stars
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