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... the only way to light the chapel was with torches, and all the soot blackened the roof over the centuries. Even though the Vatican City is the most wealthy nation in the world, they didn't think that they had enough to restore the ceiling on their own, so ...
... they let me in it. Hmpph. OK. So im not Catholic but I KNOW some Catholics. As always my contacts just don't cut it. Vatican City is just packed with artwork. The walls, the ceilings and after a while you stop staring so much. I have no idea how ...
... we meandered through the rest of the museum slowly taking it all in. It was amazing to see the wealth of the Vatican, displayed in the thousands of paintings and other artwork. Whilst walking we discussed this, agreeing that if the Pope decided to sell ...
... in a circle shape. So huge and awesome feeling being here amoungst it. Technically we've stepped into another country (as legally Vatican City is the smallest country in the world). We then went and lined up for 20 minutes to step inside St Peters. I ...
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Italia!
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 20:47:58
... of which have a unique Italian dialect, culinary dishes and history. There are also two independent countries within Italy's boundaries: Vatican City (within Rome, West-Central Italy) and San Marino (about half way between Venice and Rome, nearer to Italy ...
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10 things to do in Rome
Posted on Mar 27, 2009, 14:17:53
Check check and check...I've done most of these, have you? 1. Hang Out in the Pantheon 2. Walk Through History in the Roman Forum 3. Circle the Colosseum, Inside & Out 4. 5. 6. 7. Eat Something Typically Roman 8. Do Some ...
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Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted on Jan 21, 2005, 23:53:44
... much fun shopping and bargaining with merchants on the streets. I was amazed and fascinated with everything that I saw (Trevi Fountain, Vatican city, leaning tower of Pisa, fresco paintings at St. Francis Basilica, Juliet's balcony, and many many more). ...
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Italia!
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 20:44:14
... of which have a unique Italian dialect, culinary dishes and history. There are also two independent countries within Italy's boundaries: Vatican City (within Rome, West-Central Italy) and San Marino (about half way between Venice and Rome, nearer to Italy ...
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