Church, mosque or temple
Sistine Chapel
Vatican City, Vatican City
The chapel with Michelangelo's famous ceiling and the Last Judgment.
Garden · Vatican City · Vatican City
Vatican Gardens
Quiet gardens that cover much of Vatican City.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Vatican Gardens matters
Behind the basilica lie lawns, fountains and tree-lined paths that occupy a good part of the small state. They can be visited only on guided tours, which makes them a quiet contrast to the crowds out front.
Talking points
- Guided tours are required.
- They cover a large part of the state.
- A quiet retreat.
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Good to know: Garden visits are by guided tour only, booked in advance.
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Viewpoint
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