31 days in Vatican City Itinerary

Covering 44 hectares (110 acres) in the city center of Rome, the wall-enclosed sovereign state of Vatican City is one of the most famous religious sites worldwide, serving as the papal residence and home of the Roman Catholic church.

Explore Vatican City's surroundings by going to Velletri (Museo Civico di Geopaleontologia e Preistoria dei Colli Albani & Santuario Madonna delle Grazie), Museo Del Fiume (in Nazzano) and Abbazia di Sant’Andrea in Flumine (in Ponzano Romano). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cappella Redemptoris Mater, see the interesting displays at Stanze di Raffaello, and make a trip to St. Peter's Square.

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If you are flying in from Slovakia, the closest major aiports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport. In October in Vatican City, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night.