Pros: A great historical and religious relic Cons: Intimidating and uninviting to non-Catholics
After trudging around Rome on a sunny January day, I was less than excited about my visit to the sovereign state of the Pope. As an agnostic, I felt that the site would be more of a history lesson than a spiritual moment. When one first arrives in St....
Pros: Beautiful artwork, historical Cons: Don't try taking a stroller into St. Peter's Basilica
I've had the chance to visit the Vatican twice. During both times, I was able to see things from a different point of view. During my first trip, I went with a tour... on my second trip, I went as a tour guide to my parents. When to Go When ...
Pros: beautiful city and weather Cons: cafes will take advantage of you
the Vatican city is a beautiful and breath-taking city. We spent two days in the city and the only bad thing about was that the museum was closed down for a religious holiday. We were able to visit the church which was some what interesting. Its better...
When visiting Rome, be sure to visit the Vatican. The Vatican Museum costs less than ten dollars to get in, and is money well spent. After entering the Museum, you walk on a steep ramp-style walkway approximately 50 feet or so up. The tour involves...
Pros: a wonderful experience, breathtaking culture and history, beautiful artwork Cons: lots of walking, dress code might put off some people
My trip to Vatican City in the fall of 1996 was nothing short of spectacular and it left a lasting impression with me. Words cannot express what I witnessed or how I felt but I will do my best to convey those thoughts. As a Catholic visiting the Papal ...
Pros: Excellent Artistry, Political And Religious Significance. Cons: None.
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsReview Topic: Sights & Attractions When deciding what International city is my favorite, I struggled. I am attached to many...
My husband had saved his American miles, and there were enough for the two of us to fly to Rome. Oh, what a honeymoon! We were there in May 1997. I will never forget it.
The Vatican is breathtaking and The Sistene Chapel is amazing....
Pros: The sights, the history, the people Cons: People have sticky fingers
I have had the opportunity to visit many places, both on business and liesure. I can say with certainty that Rome is by far the most impressive place I have ever had the pleasure of visiting.
Pros: Welcome to the Earthly gates of Heaven Cons: dress code (nothing risque, etc.), backpacks not allowed inside
My friends and I had planned to go to the Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica as a side trip; in fact, we did not really care much about the "home" of the Pope. I, myself, am a Methodist, and I am not very religious. I had no idea what...
Pros: Beautiful, massive, pompous, baroque. Cons: Once inside the Museums, you are subjected to a rigid itinerary.
I knew I wanted to spend the bulk of one day in the Vatican during my three days in Rome: I had to see the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael frescoes, and Bernini's twisty-columned baldacchino and Michelangelo's Pieta inside St....
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