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Vatican City
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Vatican City is an independent state, enclave of the italian territory, in the center of the city of Rome. It is the smaller state in the world (0,44 km ²), ruled by the bishop of Rome - the Pope, but it encloses true jewels of art and architecture (together with the center of Rome, also Vatican City is in the list of World Heritage of Unesco) and is place symbol of the Christianity, visited from million people every year.
The heart of Vatican City is the spectacular Piazza San Pietro, in which stands the homonymous Basilica, crowned from the Cupola of Michelangelo, imposing on the Public Square, crowded every Sunday the catholic faithfuls in order to listen to the Pope.
Inside of the medieval walls that mark the border of the Vatican Statethere are also the Palazzo Apostolico, the Palazzo del Governatorato, the Vatican Museums (comprising also the Sistina Chapel and the Egiptian Museum), the Vatican Garden and many other buildings.
The residence of the Pope, that is the complex of the Palazzi Vaticani, encloses a inestimable historical and artistic value: it is a composition of buildings that together have beyond thousand rooms, in which there are the seats the museums and the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, in which there are a collection of ancient manuscripts and beyond a million books.
Favourite destination for pilgrims and tourists is the most famous parts of the Palaces, among which the Sistina Chapel and the Rooms of Raffaello.
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Hotel De Petris * * * Roma
In a great position in Rome’s historic centre, stylish Hotel De Petris is set right between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, 5 minutes’ walk from each.
De Petris’ excellent location means that all of Rome is just a stroll away. Shops, cafés, typical restaurants, bars and even Metro link ...
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Hotel St. George * * * * * Roma
St. George is a modern 5-star hotel in Rome's historic centre. Piazza Navona is a 5-minute walk away. During summer, the Rooftop Lounge Bar offers beautiful city views.
St. George is close to the Tiber River, the popular Trastevere area and the Vatican.
Friendly staff can book museum tickets ...
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Ripa Hotel * * * * Roma
Smart and contemporary, this hotel optimises space, light and comfort in a trendy and friendly atmosphere in the heart of Trastevere, one of the most popular areas in Rome.
The Ripa Hotel is located in the modern part of Trastevere, which is one of the oldest districts on the left bank of the Ri ...
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