Celebrity Life
Vatican Reveals Over 5,000 Property Holdings For The First Time
The information has been revealed ahead of an upcoming embezzlement trial.
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Michelangelo’s “Sacrifice of Isaac” hidden sketch to exhibit in Rome, Italy
A recently discovered painting by Renaissance genius Michelangelo is set to dazzle in Rome
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Vatican Opens Castle Gandolfo To Visitors
In yet another break from tradition, Pope Francis has declined to use the Vatican's summer palace. Instead, the grounds will be open to visitors...
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Pope’s Fiat Auctions for $300,000
A Fiat used to ferry the Pope around New York sold at online auction for a hefty sum.
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Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum, Vatican City.
We were determined to visit the Sistine Chapel, and it took us three attempts before we managed it. The first day we went the queue was 1km long and not moving, the second time we…
An Angels and Demons Tour, Rome.
So although not an ‘official’ tour, so to speak, my brother and I decided to drag our parents to some of the locations that were used in the Angels and Demons book and film. These…
The Dome at St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
For just 5 euros you can climb all the way to the top of the dome of St Peter’s Basilica. It’s over 500 steps (300 steps if you pay an extra 2 euros to get…
Visiting St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
St Peter’s Basilica was my favourite thing about Rome. It was breathtaking, words can’t even describe the feeling it gave me and the beauty of it – it was the single most beautiful building I…