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Roman Curia

Vatican City, Italy
39 06 6982
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Ranked #7 of 19 attractions in Vatican City
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Never write reviews but felt l had to this time. Went on a guided tour of the Vatican with Angelo Carotenuto from what a life tours. absolutely brilliant, l am a very hard person to impress, but have to say this young mans knowledge of his subject was outstanding, the presentation of the information kept me interested all the way... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

The most spectacular place of artwork in the world.Yes, there are lots of tourists . . . the world visits Rome to see the Vatican.visit the vatican museum,it was a fantastic experience!I saw the Sistine chapel and theRaphael's rooms,i can not believe my eyes!

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Dewsbury Yorkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

What a lovely place to visit we did it by using the bus and metro when you buy a train ticket you can use it on all the metro and buses .,but allow your self plenty of time as the queues are long at times.and while walking about watch your pockets as like anywere else they are about

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

What can you say about a place that holds some of the most spectacular artwork in the world? Yes, there are lots of tourists . . . the world visits Rome to see the Vatican. But, when you look past the crowds, the things you see make every vendor you pass and every minute you wait far more than worthwhile.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

I went to visit the vatican museum,it was a fantastic experience! I saw the Sistine chapel and theRaphael's rooms,i can not believe my eyes! I Made the mistake to not have a guide and looking around while reading the guidebook you waste some time high and low,by the way it was really good! I felt being back to the Roman... More

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Hampshire UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

The Vatican Basilica/Church is beautiful and well worth a visit, you can actually walk to the top of the dome and circle the balcony but you need to go outside and to the left of the church to do this. The Sistine Chapel is a must, it is amazing and so much to see there, not only the famous paintings... More

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Dubai
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

This is a great basilica but it all felt too commercial. The serenity of a place of worship was absent as there were hoards of tourists. The body of a pope John XXIII was freaky

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briami
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012

The Roman Curia is composed of the many different offices of the Vatican that actually run the Church. All of these offices are closed to the public and are scattered through the Vatican City, Via della Conciliazione, and Trastevere. While you may not be able to visit their offices, still keep the many religious, priests, bishops, and staff in your... More

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Newcastle, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012

We went on a Mediterannean cruise two years ago and had the time of our life. After an exhausting day in Florence, which is pretty easy to get around, we ended up meeting a small tour company (Visit Roma Tours) on the train back to the ship. It was our lucky day. The owner had us meet him at the... More

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Waco, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Do not waste your money with a tour service for tickets to the weekly audience with the Pope. The tickets are free.Just Goole: The Church of Santa Susanna. You can reserve tickets,, but you must pick them up on Tuesday prior to the following Wednesday audience. If you hang around the courtyard outside St Peter's, there are many tour guides... More

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