Rome - Vatican City, Borgo & Prati (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Vatican houses two of Rome’s top attractions - St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) - as well as hundreds of overpriced restaurants and souvenir shops. Nearby, the upmarket residential district of Prati offers excellent accommodation, eating and shopping.

Rome - Vatican City, Borgo & Prati (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

turn your eyes heavenwards to see Michelangelo’s cinematic ceiling frescoes in the Sis­tine Chapel
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be blown away by the super-sized opulence of St Peter’s Basilica and the elegance of St Peter’s Square
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revel in the won­derful rooftop views from Castel Sant’Angelo
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Coverage Includes Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Vatican City, Borgo, Prati, Sleeping, Aurelio, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.