St. Peter's Square

Pros: It is indeed an architectural marvel befitting of the beauty that awaits within Vatican City.
Cons: I didn't get to meet the Pope.

Some sights you know because they are so famous. The Eiffel Tower means Paris. The Golden Gate bridge evokes San Fransisco. The Sydney Opera House is Australia's recognizable landmark.  So too is the unmistakable huge oval plaza surrounded by a ...

Pros: You get to see the Pope; intensely emotional experience
Cons: Mob scene; no seats; having to push your way through people selling palm fronds

As you should know, if you've read YentaKvetch’s piece on “Bagging Royals in Scotland” (see http://www.epinions.com/trvl-review-1C65-10816CE3-38B769E1-bd3, the highlight of many people’s European...

Pros: spectacular and free
Cons: very crowded

During a recent 24 hour layover in Rome, my husband and I decided to try and get in as many attractions as possible in the shortest amount of time. What a mistake!

We decided to start with the Vatican - being that neither of us is...

Pros: One of the most beautiful places in the world
Cons: Crowds

I was so amazed by my visit to the Vatican and St. Peters Square, that I took about 7 rolls of film there. It is just the most awesome location. You can't go wrong when visiting the Vatican. We went during a torrential rainstorm, and still walked away...