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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 Rome Cavalieri * * * * * Roma
Set in a spacious, private Mediterranean park, the Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Collection, offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Eternal City.
Located just minutes from the Vatican City and the historic centre, the Cavalieri provides a complimentary shuttle bus to the Spanish Steps are ...
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Hotel Medici * * * Roma
Hotel Medici is located in a quiet, central area a short walk from Via Veneto or Villa Borghese Park. City tours and public buses stop 50 metres away.
The Medici is located in an elegant building of the 19th century, with a nice garden and a free internet point.
Rooms are modern and stylish ...
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