Easter in Rome: When, Where, and How to See Mass During Holy Week
Easter season is one of the best times to visit Rome. Here’s how you can plan your visit to Rome and Vatican during Holy Week.
Vatican City
Vatican City, home of the Pope and seat of the Catholic Church, is a city-state located within the city of Rome.
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s how to get tickets and prepare for Midnight Mass.
Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy
Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.
Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome
Get to know the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Baroque artist whose works are some of the most famous pieces of art in Rome.
On Top of the World: Visiting St. Peter’s Dome [Review]
See Rome and Vatican City from a new perspective with a tour of St. Peter’s dome.
Leonardo da Vinci: Where to See His Works in Italy
Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here’s where to find them in Italy.
Michelangelo in Rome: His Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and Beyond
Michelangelo Buonarotti is most associated with Rome because of his masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel. But his work is all over the capital and it is well worth the effort to seek it out.
Photo of the Day: A Ray of Light in San Giovanni in Laterano
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Photo of the Day: Mithras in the Vatican
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A Show of Hands: A Look at the Marble Hands of Ancient Statues in Rome
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Will the Vatican Museums Finally Limit the Number of Visitors?
The Vatican Museums welcome up to 25,000 visitors per day. Is it time for them to limit the crowds?
Upcoming Fundraiser at the Sistine Chapel Turns Heads
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Getting Into the Vatican Museums
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