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Vatican City

Vatican City, home of the Pope and seat of the Catholic Church, is a city-state located within the city of Rome.

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.

Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Festivals & Events

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

Art & Architecture

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

Art & Architecture

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]

Destinations

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

Art & Architecture

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

Art & Architecture

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 ...

One Year in Italy: 12 Months of Memories

Photo of the Day: A Ray of Light in San Giovanni in Laterano

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While hundreds wait in lines in the harsh sun to get into Saint Peter's, the Archbasilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, also known as the Cathedral ...