Photo of the Day: Mithras in the Vatican
Before Christianity became the dominant religion of Rome, many people worshipped Mithras, the pagan God depicted here.
Before Christianity became the dominant religion of Rome, many people worshipped Mithras, the pagan God depicted here.
The Vatican Museums welcome up to 25,000 visitors per day. Is it time for them to limit the crowds?
Springtime is a very popular time to visit Rome and the Vatican City. And for good reason. The weather is warmer. The gardens and parks are in bloom, with huge pots of azaleas providing a burst of color on the Spanish…
It’s getting ever more difficult to get into the Vatican Museums. The museums, Musei Vaticani in Italian, are home to some of the world’s most precious and recognizable Western art including Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican recently raised…
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Learn how to get tickets for Midnight Mass and how to prepare for the event.
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