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| The Vatican City is situated entirely within the city of Rome, sprawling over a hill west of the River Tiber, and separated from the rest of the city by a wall. Vatican City comprises St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Square and the Vatican Gardens.
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The Vatican City is famous for its magnificent St Peter’s Basilica. Near St Peter’s stands the Vatican Palace, the Pope’s residence. Among the principal features of the Palace are the Stanze, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum, containing major works of art and valuable pictures. For best viewing of the Vatican’s art and museums get in line well before opening hours and be prepared for tremendous crowds. The queues are long, so be prepared to be waiting for up to an hour. The Vatican Museum is quite possibly the most important art collection in the world. To appreciate this extraordinary collection, avoid peak times. Then you won't have to worry about being shoved forward by the crowd. The broad Via Della Conciliazione that leads into St. Peter's Square is surrounded on both sides by religious goods and book shops. For more shops walk along the street near the Post Office, Via di Porta Angelica. The side streets all have numerous gift shops and small restaurants and ice cream shops.
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