independent state
Vatican City
Vatican City
An independent state within the city of Rome
The Papal Basilica Of Santa Maria Maggiore In Rome
Even by Roman standards the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is magnificent. It has artworks in every corner, stunning mosaics, and holy relics. And,
Basilica Of St John Lateran: The Cathedral Church Of Rome
Which is the most important Catholic church in Rome? Surprisingly, it is not St Peter’s, but the Basilica of St John Lateran, on the Caelian
UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Lazio (And The Vatican)
Of Italy’s 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, five are located wholly or partly within the region of Lazio. Of course, the most famous is the
Castel Gandolfo, A Day Trip From Rome
The village of Castel Gandolfo is an easy day trip from Rome. It is a hill town with a scenic lakeside location in the Castelli
Crowd-Free At The Vatican Museums – With A LivItaly Tour
I don’t like crowds. Or queues. A few years ago, I looked at the line of people outside the Vatican Museums and decided to forget
Walking Around The Walls Of The Vatican City
It’s a familiar dilemma: you want to see some of the world’s most famous artworks but so do hundreds of other people. Do you join