The Vatican Gardens are private urban gardens in the Vatican, covering an area of approximately 23 hectares (more than half of the country!). Established during the Renaissance and Baroque era, the ga
The Vatican Gardens are private urban gardens in the Vatican, covering an area of approximately 23 hectares (more than half of the country!). Established during the Renaissance and Baroque era, the gardens are decorated with typically ornate fountains and sculptures from these times.
Visiting the gardens requires booking a private tour, as no general public access is allowed. Additionally, if you'd like to visit, always book in advance as tickets are usually sold out.
Get up close to Michelangelo’s frescoes and incredible artwork
Definitely pre-book a ticket to enter the museums as the queue on the day is so long that you'd probably give up. The ticket we bought took us through all of the museums before getting to the Sistine chapel. Amazing art. Note that this ticket does not get you into the Basilica - there is a separate ...
Totally amazing experience throughout the Vatican, just a shame the Sistine chapel was closed getting ready for conclave
The museum was immense and St Peter’s basilica left me almost in tears at how beautiful it was.
Also witnessed Pope Francis funeral drive past me whilst I was in the colosseum...