While the Vatican Museums are one of the must-see attractions in Vatican City (the city-state surrounded by Rome), they can can be overwhelming to navigate. After all, the site contains 26 museums ...

The temporary closure of the Louvre on June 16 owing to heavy footfall, temperature fluctuations and more, has brought into ...

The best time to visit Vatican City is during spring, between April and June, or in autumn, from September to November. These seasons offer more pleasant weather and fewer crowds, ideal for ...

As papal fever in the U.S. reaches new heights during Pope Francis’ first-ever visit here this week, it’s no less fervent in Rome. Travel to Italy’s capital city has jumped 13.5% … ...

Vatican Grottoes. Situated beneath the basilica, the Vatican Grottoes house the tombs of over 90 popes along with monarchs and martyrs. This sacred site is part of the Saint Peter’s Basilica tour and ...

In the Vatican Museums, an American tourist smashed one ancient Roman sculpture deliberately, then broke another as he tried to flee the scene. CNN values your feedback 1.

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Pope’s residence. Housing around 800 citizens, the ...

The city offers a large number of routes and stops, but perhaps the most popular is route No. 64, which transports visitors from Roma Termini (the city's main railway station) to the Vatican.

How to access the Vatican City and Rome’s major attractions during the mourning period The Pope’s death has triggered an official nine days of mourning (known as ‘novendiale’), with his ...