{"id":14744,"date":"2020-02-20T15:30:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T15:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/?p=14744"},"modified":"2026-01-17T17:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T17:38:17","slug":"things-to-do-vatican-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-vatican-city","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Things To Do in Vatican City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that Vatican City is actually the smallest country in the world? But don’t let its size fool you. Even though this city-state has a population of only around 1,000 people, it draws in thousands of visitors every day, and there’s a lot to see and do within its confines.<\/p>\n

With its collection of some of the most monumental works of art globally and its iconic buildings, it’s no surprise that a trip to the Vatican is often considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/p>\n

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Of course, there are a few must-sees such as\u00a0St. Peter\u2019s Basilica<\/a>, the\u00a0Sistine Chapel<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Vatican Museums<\/a>, but if you find yourself with a bit of spare time or want to do something off the beaten track there are plenty of unique and lesser-known spots too such as the\u00a0Vatican Gardens, Mosaic Studios, or the underground archeological excavations.<\/p>\n

From bigger sites to hidden treasures, here\u2019s your definitive list of the best things to do in Vatican City.<\/p>\n

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