9 Things to Know Before Visiting the Vatican
byHow to avoid lines at the Vatican? Can you visit the Sistine Chapel on its own? Discover essential tips for visiting the Vatican in Rome.
Religious sites/buildings
Explore Rome’s Holy Stairs
byAt the Santuario della Scala Sancta, across from the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, lies the marble staircase that Christ climbed to receive his sentence from Pontius Pilate on Good Friday.
Santa Maria in Portico in Campitelli
byLocated in the Jewish quarter of Rome, the church Santa Maria in Portico in Campitelli is known for its 11th century enameled icon of the Virgin Mary.
Recreating the Miracle: Madonna della Neve’s Snowfall Tradition in the Middle of Summer
byRome celebrates La Madonna della Neve on 5 August by recreating a miracle snowfall outside the Basilica di S. Maria Maggiore.
The Best Underground Sites of the Eternal City
byExplore the catacombs and crypts of the city’s most significant monuments, and unearth some of Rome’s best-kept treasures.
16 Must-Visit Churches in Rome
byWith over 900 churches, Rome is surely the best place in the world when it comes to visiting religious architecture.
Basilica di Santa Prassede in Rome
byDiscover Basilica di Santa Prassede in Rome, with its stunning mosaics and hidden treasures.
The Basilica of San Clemente and the Excavations
bySt. Clement Basilica is a must-see in Rome. Admire the spectacular mosaics, explore the excavations and the tomb of St. Clement and St. Cyril.
How to visit the Vatican: What to See, Ticket Prices, and More
byYour Ultimate Guide to Visiting Vatican City: History of Vatican City; What to see at Vatican City; Vatican Opening Hours & Tickets.
The Four Papal Basilicas in Rome
byVisit the Four Papal Basilicas of Rome, the most important and ancient churches in Christendom.
Top Things to See at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican
byDiscover the highlights of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome: Michelangelo’s Pietà , St.Peter’s Dome, Vatican Grottoes and many more.
Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
byLocated on Via Veneto near Piazza Barberini, this is one of the most uncommon churches in Rome thanks to its unusual crypt of the Capuchin Friars.
Basilica of St.John Lateran
byVisit the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, one of the oldest churches in Europe, and one of the four major basilicas in Rome.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
byDiscover all the secrets and the masterpieces of St. Mary Major Basilica, one of the four major Basilicas in Rome.