Vatican City Travel Guide 2019


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The Vatican City Travel Guide 2019 is the most up-to-date, reliable and complete guide to this magical city. Travelers will find everything they need for an unforgettable visit presented in a convenient and easy-to-use format. Includes quick information on planning a visit, navigating the city, experiencing Italian culture and exploring the beauty of Vatican City.




Vatican City Travel Guide


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Enjoy your trip to Italy with the Vatican City Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun. The Quick Trips to Italy Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of Vatican City. So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in Vatican City. Like the best and most famous sightseeing attractions & fun activities (including One Day in Vatican City, St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Vatican Gardens, Vatican Library, Swiss Guard, Papal Palaces), where to experience the local culture, great local restaurant choices and accommodation for the budget-minded. Where to shop until you drop, party the night away and then relax and recover! Also included is information about the typical weather conditions in Vatican City, Entry Requirements, Health Insurance, Travelling with Pets, Airports & Airlines in Italy, Currency, Banking & ATMs, Credit Cards, Reclaiming VAT, Tipping Policy, Mobile Phones, Dialling Code, Emergency numbers, Public Holidays in Italy, Time Zone, Daylight Savings Time, School Holidays, Trading Hours, Driving Laws, Smoking Laws, Drinking Laws, Electricity, Tourist Information (TI), Food & Drink Trends, and a list of useful travel websites. The Vatican City Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun - don't visit Italy without it! Available in print and in ebook formats.




Vatican City - Wink Travel Guide


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Perhaps the Vatican needs no introduction. As the centre of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican City state - along with the surrounding Italian districts of Borgo, Prati and the area around the Monte Mario - is filled with more history and artwork than most cities in the world. Vatican City is home to some of the most famous art in the world. St. Peter's Basilica, is a renowned work of Renaissance architecture. The Vatican Apostolic Library and the collections of the Vatican Museums are of the highest historical, scientific and cultural importance. In 1984, the Vatican was added by UNESCO to the List of World Heritage Sites. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.







Guide to the Vatican


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This book will help you if you plan on visiting the Vatican or want to know more about it. The Vatican is an enormous place, full of artwork and history. It can even be a bit overwhelming when you visit it. Saint Peter's Basilica is filled with baroque sculptures, the Vatican Museums have art from all time periods and the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms have the most beautiful Fresco's in the world. Visiting such a place can be an amazing, once in a lifetime experience. You can make the most out of your visit by preparing it a bit. Believe me, the Vatican will make so much more sense to you if you know some of the best stories about the art and the people that created it. If you don't know what to look at, it can be really too much. In my Vatican guide book, I will show you exactly what to pay attention to. You will know exactly which artworks are considered the most important and you will know the often amazing stories behind their creation. I also included a lot of must-know tips for visitors, which will make your stay a pleasant one. Maybe you have heard of the long lines and the hours people have to wait before entering Saint Peter's or the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel? I will give you some tips on how to avoid these lines, and much more. I wrote this book as a complete guide to the Vatican. It describes the most important artworks you can find inside the Vatican. I am a tour guide in the Vatican Museums and the city of Rome itself. Besides this I also work all over Italy as a tour guide. I found that most guidebooks people have only provide very general information. Just a few hotel and restaurant recommendations and descriptions of the monuments with lots of pictures. This guidebook is completely different. It is for those people that want to have a much more profound knowledge about the Vatican and its monuments. In it, you will find detailed descriptions and maps of the Vatican museums, Saint Peter's Basilica and Vatican City. I use this book as a reference for my work as a tour guide. I hope it will give you a deep understanding of all the beautiful statues, fresco's, tapestries and paintings in this amazing place.




Vatican Tour Guide - a travel guide and tour as with the best local guide


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Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the top two sights in the Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. We are now ready to take you on your personal tour of these world famous landmarks. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who tells you fascinating stories and unusual facts recreating the passion and sacrifice that forged the beauty of these places right here in front of you, while a wealth of high quality photos, historic pictures, and illustrations brings your tour vividly to life. Our promise: • when you visit these top sights in the Vatican with this travel guide you will have the best local guide at your fingertips • when you read this travel guide in the comfort of your armchair you will feel as if you are actually visiting these top sights in the Vatican with the best local guide Let’s go! Your guide, WanderStories




Vatican City Travel Guide 2023


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Looking to explore one of the most captivating destinations on the planet? Then look no further than Vatican City, the spiritual and cultural heart of the Catholic world. Our comprehensive Vatican City Travel Guide 2023 has everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to this timeless city-state. From the stunning St. Peter's Basilica to the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, the Vatican is a feast for the senses. Our guide will take you on a journey through the city's rich history, art, and culture, providing you with insider tips and hidden gems that will make your visit unforgettable. Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, or simply looking for a spiritual retreat, our guide has something for everyone. We cover everything from iconic landmarks to the lesser-known treasures that are waiting to be discovered. Plus, our guide includes detailed information on accommodations, restaurants, and transportation, making planning your trip a breeze. With detailed insights and information, our Vatican City Travel Guide 2023 will transport you to this magical city-state before you even set foot in Rome. Immerse yourself in the art, architecture, and culture of the Vatican, and discover the stories and secrets that have captivated visitors for centuries. Our guide includes: A detailed history of the Vatican City A comprehensive guide to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums Information on lesser-known attractions, including the Vatican Gardens Tips on the best places to eat, sleep, and shop in the Vatican City Practical advice on transportation, including how to navigate the city's bus and other public transportation systems And much more! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, our Vatican City Travel Guide 2023 is the ultimate companion for your trip to this unforgettable destination. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the beauty and history of the Vatican - order your copy today!




In the Closet of the Vatican


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The New York Times Bestseller - Revised and Expanded "[An] earth-shaking exposé of clerical corruption" - National Catholic Reporter The arrival of Frédéric Martel's In the Closet of the Vatican, published worldwide in eight languages, sent shockwaves through the religious and secular world. The book's revelations of clericalism, hypocrisy, cover-ups and widespread homosexuality in the highest echelons of the Vatican provoked questions that the most senior Vatican officials--and the Pope himself--were forced to act upon; it would go on to become a New York Times bestseller. Now, almost a year after the book's first publication, Frédéric Martel reflects in a new foreword on the effect the book has had and the events that have come to light since it was first released. In the Closet of the Vatican describes the double lives of priests--including the cardinals living with their young "assistants" in luxurious apartments whilst professing humility and chastity--the cover-up of numerous cases of sexual abuse; sinister scheming in the Vatican; political conspiracy overseas in Argentina and Chile, and the resignation of Benedict XVI. From his unique position as a respected journalist with uninhibited access to some of the Vatican's most influential people and private spaces, Martel presents a shattering account of a system rotten to its very core.




Vatican City Travel Guide


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Covering an area of only 110 acres adjacent to Rome, Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It is known for being the residence of the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and the global head of the Catholic Church. This city-state is a walled enclave completely surrounded by the city of Rome. Only 842 people reside in the Vatican but it attracts over 5.5 million visitors every year given its historic, religious, and architectural significance. The Vatican not only appeals to Catholics across the world but to travelers from all backgrounds making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is the only country in the world which is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vatican City - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - One Day in Vatican City - St Peter's Square - St Peter's Basilica - Sistine Chapel - Vatican Museums - Vatican Gardens - Vatican Library - Swiss Guard - Papal Palaces - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Relais Vatican View - Hotel Joli - Hotel Giuggioli - Twentyone Hotel - Best Western Hotel Spring House - Places to Eat - Ristorante Hoi - Siciliainbocca - Insalata Ricca - Snack Bar - Ristorante dei Musei Vaticani - Places to Shop - Vatican Gift - Savelli Religious - Piazza Risorgimento - Piazza di Spagna - Antique Shopping in Vatican City




World Travel Guide: Vatican City


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Offers information on Vatican City in Rome, Italy, provided as part of the World Travel Guide resource of Columbus Publishing. Offers access to useful addresses, accommodation descriptions, a list of holidays, and other related resources.