Vaticano Apartment, Rome Vatican - Tips and Area

Modern 2BR / 1BA apartment + Terrace very close to Vatican museums and metro station

Tips and Area

The apartment is situated near family trattorias, pizzeria, bars, small shops, supermarket, bus stop and metro.  

At walking distance 

Vatican Museums

One of the most important museum complexes in the world, the Vatican Museums are divided into numerous splendidly arranged sections containing masterpieces by the greatest artists, which were collected or commissioned by Popes down through the centuries. At the end of the itinerary is the Sistine Chapel, masterpiece of Michelangelo, where the recent restoration has brought to light the original colours of the vault and Michelangelo’s Last Judgement, which time had darkened.

Viale Vaticano – Tel. +39-06-69883332 www.vatican.va –Entrance 12 €, reduced 8 € free of charge on the last Sunday of each month 8.45 – 13.45

From January 7^th to March 6^th and from November 2^nd to December 24^th 8.45 – 13.45 (entrance till 12.20) From March 8^th to October 29^th and from December 27^th to January 6^th 8.45 – 16.45 (entrance till 15.20) – Saturday 8.45 – 13.45; Sunday closed

Closed January 1^st and 6^th, February 11^th, arch 19^th, Easter Monday, May 1^st and 20^th, June 10^th and 29^th, August 14^th and 15^th, November 1^st, December 8^th, 25^th and 26^th and other religious holidays.

Information and reservations for guided visits to the Vatican Museum and to the Vatican Gardens: +39-06-69884676 fax +39-06-69885100 

St. Peter square

This harmonious elliptical square is one of the finest work of Bernini, built to enhance and magnify the entrance of the mother of all churches. 240 meters wide with 284 Doric columns each 19 meters high, set in four serried rows. 

St. Peter Basilica

The largest and most beautiful church in the world. Some of the highlights: the statue of Pietà by Michelangelo, the statue of St Peter by Maderno, the Baldacchino by Bernini. Top of the dome: climb the 537 steps for a breathless but deathless view over the world. 

Ponte Sant’Angelo

One of Rome’s most ancient bridges and certainly the most beautiful. It’s Baroque statuary is from Bernini’s studio, but the three central spans are attributed to emperor Hadrian. 

National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo

Built by emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his successors, Castel Sant’Angelo was later transformed into a fortress and then into a prison. Today it holds an important art and military museum. From the terraces breathless view. Information and reservations: +39-06-39967600

The area of Prati (“Meadows”): takes its name from Prata Neronis, emperor Nero’s agricultural land, and from the gardens and fields which characterised the area, which was isolated from the city centre, up until the end of the 19^th century.

Shopping (15 minutes walk)

Via Cola di Rienzo: is one of the most popular Roman commercial streets set across the Tiber from Piazza del Popolo and just a stroll away from the Vatican. It has block after block of boutiques, shoes and department stores, as well as street stalls and gourmet food shops.

Stores and boutiques

Walking in Via Cola di Rienzo, it is possible to find many well-known stores, including Miss Sixty (http://www.misssixty.com/), Gente, Max Mara, Luisa Spagnoli, Luijo, Diesel, La Cicogna, Benetton, Stefanel and Trussardi (http://www.trussardi.it/) and many other charming shops.

Delicatessen and gourmet food shops

Don’t miss Franchi (Via Cola di Rienzo, 200 - tel. +39-06-6864576), a famous shop specialised in cold cuts, gastronomy and takeaway foods. Also to be mentioned Castroni  (Via Cola di Rienzo, 196 - tel. +39-06-6874383), old coffee shop specialised in oriental and foreign products, and Cantiani (Via Cola Di Rienzo, 234) old bar pasticceria with delicious cakes, coffee and ice creams.

Ice-creams

For delicious ice-cream (so many different taste to choose) and chocolates go to Gelateria Millenium only 5 minutes walk from the apartment (Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2/A near the Metro Cipro) or Gelateria dei Gracchi (Via dei Gracchi, 272 - tel. 0039-06-3216668).

Restaurants and Pizzeria

Da Cesare: Via Crescenzio, 13 (Tel. +39-06-06-6861227). An old style spot in the residential area near the Vatican known as Prati. On offer are classic fish and meat dishes such as fresh marinated anchovies, homemade pasta with meat sauce or fish, and thick Florentine steaks with fries. Try the large selection of cured meats, especially the prosciutto (salt-cured deer) or lardo di Colonnata (bacon). Gnocchi are served on Thursday and pasta with chickpeas on Friday. Extensive wine list representing many Italian regions.

Pizzeria La Pratolina (Via degli Scipioni, 248 tel. 06 36004409). For a delicious pinza (local roman version of the pizza) look no further than La Pratolina. Don’t miss the appetizer. Location is convenient not very far from St Peters Basilic.

Ragno d’oro (Via Silla, 26 tel. 06 3212362). Delicious Roman food, lovable appetizer, good pasta, fish and meat at reasonable price.

International newspapers and magazines:

The news-stand in Piazza Cola di Rienzo open 24 hours a day.