Holy See (Vatican City) What to Expect

Don't go during Easter... If female, do not wear shorts and a tanktop. Fastest post office in all of Italy (god's speed).

Don't forget to say your prayers. Oh, and you can't take pictures of the roof at the Sistine Chapel.

Dont go if you suffer from clastrophobia, it is always packed but worth it to see the ceiling!

A trip to Rome means a trip to the Vatican City.  The Vatican is a small compact destination with much to do.  I would highly recommend having a look at the tombs underneath St Peter's Basillica.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! This is definitely a place that you must visit at some point in your life...

First, be aware that to enter St Peters Basillica, men must have thier legs covered so no shorts or mid lenght pants. Ladies, it is respectfull to cover your head and shoulders with a scarf. You will notice that when you view the Cistine Chapel that a.) you cannot speak in there. b.) no flash when taking pictures in fact I'm not sure you can even take pics in there. Notice that Michealangelos frescos on the ceiling were not planned out properly. He starts with large robust figures at one end and finds himself cramped for space towards the other end. He did however do an incredible job. The large painting on the wall which i believe depicts pergatory was something that the great painter was apposed to doing. So angry that he painted the face of he who forced him to paint onto one of the charaters dying bodies. After the chaple you will enter the Basillica. There are riches beyond your wildest imagination to see. The floor alone is made up of many beautful marbles and so much symbolism. I believe that there are symbols embedded in the floor that indicate distances of other places from the basillica. You will notice that even though there are huge paintings inside that you are allowed to take flash pictures. Why? Because the originals were removed and replicas were painstakingly created with micro mosaics. I am an artist and didn't figure this out until I read about it after leaving:(

Don't forget to say your prayers. Oh, and you can't take pictures of the roof at the Sistine Chapel.

Dont go if you suffer from clastrophobia, it is always packed but worth it to see the ceiling!

A trip to Rome means a trip to the Vatican City.  The Vatican is a small compact destination with much to do.  I would highly recommend having a look at the tombs underneath St Peter's Basillica.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! This is definitely a place that you must visit at some point in your life...

First, be aware that to enter St Peters Basillica, men must have thier legs covered so no shorts or mid lenght pants. Ladies, it is respectfull to cover your head and shoulders with a scarf. You will notice that when you view the Cistine Chapel that a.) you cannot speak in there. b.) no flash when taking pictures in fact I'm not sure you can even take pics in there. Notice that Michealangelos frescos on the ceiling were not planned out properly. He starts with large robust figures at one end and finds himself cramped for space towards the other end. He did however do an incredible job. The large painting on the wall which i believe depicts pergatory was something that the great painter was apposed to doing. So angry that he painted the face of he who forced him to paint onto one of the charaters dying bodies. After the chaple you will enter the Basillica. There are riches beyond your wildest imagination to see. The floor alone is made up of many beautful marbles and so much symbolism. I believe that there are symbols embedded in the floor that indicate distances of other places from the basillica. You will notice that even though there are huge paintings inside that you are allowed to take flash pictures. Why? Because the originals were removed and replicas were painstakingly created with micro mosaics. I am an artist and didn't figure this out until I read about it after leaving:(

roman water is really good so just drink it and get a gelati bring a camera to take lots of pictures wear a bag across your body...lots of people around to steal stuff visit the museum...its really cool and really pretty

Beautiful place if you have an appreciation for art and/or religion. St. Peters Basilica is amazing, it completely made up for the disappointment left by the Sistine Chapel.
Do remember to wear clothing that covers your shoulders down to your knees or you wont be able to go in a lot of places.