Vatican City

Vatican City is a small independent city-state located within the city of Rome, Italy. It is the smallest country in the world by area and is the headquarters of the Catholic Church.

Travelers who visit Vatican City can explore the beautiful architecture and art of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, as well as the beautiful gardens and courtyards of the Vatican Gardens. The country is also home to a number of historic sites, including the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Library.

With its rich history and cultural significance, Vatican City is a must-see destination for travelers interested in art, history, and religion.

20 essential things to do in Italy

09/10/202301/02/2021 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Sitting around the dinner table one night, after a few bottles of Chianti with some old friends (pre-Rona), most of whom had spent time as European tour guides and backpackers, I asked them to name the best Italy tourist attractions to see & the essential things to do in Italy. There was a lot of noisy conversation in the restaurant as some of them wanted to praise the less obvious stuff above the more mainstream, but there was still a lot of unanimous consensus with others. In no special order, I present to you the top essential things to do …

Vatican City to Trastevere walk on our second day in Rome

14/11/202328/07/2018 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

If you thought we covered a lot on the first day, think again! The second day of our Rome holiday was probably the toughest, but also the most amazing. We walked from Vatican City to Trastevere, starting early in the morning, and finishing after nightfall. However, we took plenty of breaks to enjoy Rome’s beautiful views, grab a bite or have a drink. I feel like I have to warn you in advance, though. If you plan to go walking from Vatican City to Trastevere it will take you more than 12 hours to cover everything we’ve done. And while …