A
visit to Vatican is like being in a world inside another world. The
word amazing isn't enough to describe it. When in Italy, you must
visit the Vatican. It's the best destination for history and art
lovers. And you can see where the Pope lives!
Make
sure you book your tour in advance through the Vatican website, which
offers a variety of tours. Going there without an advanced booked
tour will cost you hours standing in a very long line while street
venders try to sell you tours and souvenirs.
There
is a dress code to visit the Vatican. They didn't enforce it while I
was there, but please respect it. Also make sure that you're wearing
comfortable shoes because you'll walk for hours. Bringing a copy of
your passport is recommended. There are souvenir shops inside the
Vatican but they're expensive.
We
went with the garden tour which was very beautiful. The gardens were
green. For information about the tours, click the link below:
The
tour guide was nice and spoke good English. She told us many
historical facts about the place. The only thing that I didn't like
about the tour was one of the visitors who believed he could explain
things better the the tour guide. He was interrupting and correcting
the guide for almost the entire tour. When in a tour, please be
pleasant to the others. No one like being stuck in a tour with Mr.
I-Know-Everything.
My
favorite part was the Pieta by Michelangelo. Standing in front of
this beautiful piece of art is a very powerful experience. Whether
you believe in Jesus or not, seeing this statue up close will bring
tears to your eyes. The beauty of Mary, the love, the misery of a
mother who lost her son, the death of a child in his mother's arms.
There
are many spots for taking breathtaking photos. However, photography
and video are prohibited in the Sistine chapel. You can just relax
and look at the beautiful ceiling and walls.
Modern Art in The Vatican Museum
After
walking around in the gardens and museum, you'll get hungry. There
are some restaurants inside the Vatican, they might be expensive if
you're on budget. For a cheaper option, go to the cafeteria. They
serve a selection of pasta, sandwiches, meat and pizza.
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