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No stay in apartments in Rome would be complete without a visit to the world's smallest country - The Vatican City. With a tiny population of approximately 1,000 inhabitants and just a mere 110 acres in size, this landlocked sovereign state is located just to the west of the River Tiber in the city of Rome and within easy reach of our apartments in Rome.
There are an abundance of apartments in Rome, however, for a less chaotic stay, choosing apartments in Rome close to the Vatican City will not only be more tranquil but apartments in Rome in this area are surrounded by some of the worlds most culturally significant architectural buildings which house many of the most famous pieces of art in the world. Our apartments in Rome are nestled amongst buildings that provide the backdrop to one of the most visited World Heritage Sites and as such these apartments in Rome are always in very high demand.
When planning your visit to the Vatican City there is a lot to take into account, booking apartments in Rome should be done well in advance as apartments in Rome are popular throughout the year. Demand for apartments in Rome is at its peak during the summer months, May to August and during religious festivals, most notably Easter and Christmas. If left until the last minute, vacant apartments in Rome will be virtually impossible to come by.
Once your apartments in Rome have been carefully selected, you can concentrate on planning the rest of your trip. The Vatican City has so much to offer and from the moment you leave your apartments in Rome until you return to your apartments in Rome at night you will get the most out of your visit to the Vatican City if you carefully plan your itinerary in advance.
It is well worth spending an hour at your apartments in Rome planning the day ahead before you leave your apartments in Rome. Queues for the dome at St Peter's Basilica for example, will develop as the day goes on it is definitely worth scheduling this into your itinerary for earlier in the day.
Leaving your apartments in Rome and heading to the Vatican City early in the morning is a must in order to see everything in one day. Wherever your apartments in Rome are located the Vatican City is easily reached, with an extensive transport network your apartments in Rome will be within walking distance to a metro line or bus link, connecting you to the entire city.
The highlight of your stay will no doubt be a visit to the amazing Basilica di San Pietro or St Peter's Basilica. This is probably the most famous church in the world, it is built over the shrine of the first pope, St Peter. When visiting St Peters it is important to keep in mind the strict dress code, St Peters is of course, a place of worship and the dress code applies to all. Primarily, formal dress is required, both men and woman should avoid displaying bare shoulders and shorts should also be avoided as well as short skirts for women.
As well as exploring the piazza and admiring the amazing façade of St Peter's, it is definitely worth climbing the dome and experiencing the spectacular views of the city.
Another must see when visiting the Vatican City is the Sistine Chapel, decorated with the stunning frescoes by Botticelli, Perguino and most famously the ceiling by Michaelangelo, which took four years to complete.
After spending the day taking in these breath-taking collections you will be happy to head back to your apartments in Rome to relax and recuperate before enjoying a leisurely dinner, recharging your batteries in order to leave your apartments in Rome and visit some more amazing sights the next day.
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