Overview
At 0.44 km², Vatican City is the world's smallest independent state and the seat of the Catholic Church. The Vatican Museums hold Renaissance masterpieces including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment (painted over four years) and Raphael's School of Athens. The dome of St. Peter's Basilica - the world's largest church - offers sweeping views over Rome, and Bernini's colonnade around St. Peter's Square is a breathtaking sight in itself. Vatican Museums admission about EUR 17 (online booking essential). 10-minute walk from Metro Ottaviano station (Line A).
Opening Hours
Vatican Museums: 08:00-19:00 (closed Sundays; free entry on the last Sunday of the month 09:00-14:00); St. Peter's Basilica: 07:00-18:30
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Book the Vatican Museums online in advance; the last Sunday of each month is free but extremely crowded. The dome of St. Peter's Basilica has a separate entry fee.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Rome, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near Vatican City
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Piazza Navona
Rome's finest Baroque square, home to Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.
📍 1.7km away
Trastevere
A bohemian quarter across the Tiber and the heart of authentic Roman dining.
📍 2.0km away
Spanish Steps
The 138 steps made famous by 'Roman Holiday,' climbing to the Trinità dei Monti church.
📍 2.4km away
Trevi Fountain
A Baroque fountain where tossing a coin promises a return to Rome.
📍 2.5km away
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of ancient Rome's political, religious, and commercial heart.
📍 2.9km away
Colosseum
The Roman Empire's gladiatorial arena and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
📍 3.5km away
Things to Do in Rome
Colosseum Night Tour
Guided after-hours tour into the gladiators' underground chambers. About EUR 35-50
Vespa City Tour
Ride pillion on an iconic Italian Vespa as a guide whisks you across Rome's seven hills and landmarks. About EUR 90-130
Trastevere Food Tour
Walk the lanes of Trastevere with a local guide, sampling salumi, wine, supplì, and gelato. About EUR 75-95