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Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers Photography

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Vatican Travel

No visit to Rome is complete without seeing the Sistine Chapel, but there’s a lot more to see and do in this tiny independent state inside of Rome. The dizzying panorama from the dome, the Vatican Museums, the Pope’s garden, rooms decorated in frescoes by Raphael and sculptures by Michelangelo and Bernini are only the beginning of the treasures in this rich and historic little self-contained city. Look below to learn how to arrange a papal audience, as well.

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  Seeing the Pope While Visiting Rome

Getting a live "Audience with the Pope" only requires visiting Vatican City on a Wednesday morning.   

Oct 18, 2011 – Kathleen Curry

When in Rome, Italy, Take a Tour of Vatican City

Vatican City is a small country within the city of Rome, Italy. Inside its walls are St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City Museum, and the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo.

Dec 23, 2008 – Julie McElroy

St Peter's Square Rome

The Vatican residence of Pope Benedict XVI, in St Peter's Square Rome, is home to works from Bernini, a master of Roman Baroque art and Michelangelo a Renaissance genius.

Apr 2, 2008 – Neil Gunn

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