Welcome to the holy city of Pope! This is a great destination for all those who want peaceful and spiritual vacation. Nestled completely within a Roman city, the Vatican City extends over a mount on the west of the River Tiber. Many tourists consider themselves as the blessed ones when they spend even two days in this spiritually awakening town. Things to do in the Vatican City are not that many, but whatever are there; each one is surely to rejuvenate you if you spend some time. And yes, here you will find a mix of spiritual, archaeological, and historical highlights.

Exploring St. Peter’s Basilica is among the most exciting things to do in the Vatican City. Hats off to its architecture due to which the Vatican City has been a popular tourist destination. All those who admire architecture always ensure that they visit this monument without any mistake. Well, if you want to visit this sacred monument, come between 8 am and 5 pm.

Not only this monument is famous, but also the square leading to it is legendary. This is St. Peter’s Square that came into existence in 17th century. Depicting the splendid art of Bernini, the square’s one of the sides hold the semi-circular rows of pillars. In its middle, look for an historical artifact, an Egyptian obelisk. In fact, this is the hub of major attractions in the city.

Nestled under the square is the Necropoli Precostantiniana that is a well-known site of excavation. Generally, the entry to this necropolis is only allowed after taking a permission from the authorities there, which is mostly easily offered to the professors as well as students.

Want to see the abode of the Pope? Well, that’s the Vatican Palace soaring on the right side of St. Peter’s. Visitors always adore here its diverse features: the Sistine Chapel, The Vatican library, the Stanze, the Garden House, and the Vatican Museum boasting the chief art pieces as well as the inestimable pictures. Also here, the Museum and Treasure House is filled with ancient artifacts, the Etruscan Museum, the Egyptian Museum, Museo Pio-Clementino, and the Museum of Modern Religious Art.

Be sure to belong to a guided tour or a bus tour if you want to visit the beautiful and serene – Vatican Gardens. And yes, you must book its entrance tickets at the tourist information office located on the Square before two days.