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Since 1929, when the Pope reached a deal with Mussolini, the Vatican has been an independent state, the world's smallest with only 0.44 square kilometers. But within its walls are enough attractions and things to do to keep tourists busy for several days, so prioritizing your sightseeing is important.

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Since 1929, when the Pope reached a deal with Mussolini, the Vatican has been an independent state, the world’s smallest with only 0.44 square kilometers. But within its walls are enough attractions and things to do to keep tourists busy for several days, so prioritizing your sightseeing is important. The two must-see sights are St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Italian CURRENCY Euro BEST TIME TO VISIT March to August NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Stazione Città del Vaticano or Stazione Vaticana NEAREST AIRPORT Ciampino Airport, Rome (CIA) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Free wi-fi is widely available in hostels, B&Bs and hotels, though with signals of varying quality. Some also provide laptops/computers. Many bars and cafes offer wi-fi. There …

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Getting Around

Vatican City Taxis and Car Rental Rome taxis can be used to access the Vatican, which has no taxi firms of its own. However, they are notoriously expensive, albeit metered, yet can be convenient and fast depending on route and time of day. Taxis should be hired from taxi stands, found at all squares and transport stations, rather than flagged …

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History & Culture

Since the decline of the Roman Empire and the diminishing of Byzantine power in Italy, Popes have been the de facto rulers of Rome as well as many other parts of Italy. These Papal States were largely seized in the mid-19th century when the Kingdom of Italy was formed, with Rome itself annexed in 1870. Disputes between the Popes and …

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Top Attractions

St. Peter’s Basilica The centerpiece of the Vatican and one of the best places to visit, the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica was built between the 16th and 18th centuries, replacing earlier structures that began in 326 on what is thought to be where St. Peter was buried. Ironically, it was the selling of indulgences to finance this building in the …

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