Vatican tours photo copyrighted by: Galen R. Frysinger Vatican City, the residence of the Pope is one of the most crowded tourist
attractions in Rome. The sistine chapel is probably the most famous attraction
inside the Vatican palace. Michelangelo's masterpiece adorns the ceiling inside
this chapel and rumors have it that this is bullet proof to protect this priceless
treasure from any damage of the extreme variety. There is also an entrance
fee (8 Euros) to go to the top of the dome from where you can get a magnificient
view of the Vatican city. The stairs to the top are very narrow and at times very slanting making it very difficult to climb. Many people get dizzy for lack of air and the slightly claustrophobic atmosphere of the staircase and so caution is recommended when climbing up, particularly for elderly people. The Vatican
has its own postoffice and is considered one of the most efficient one. It also
has its own stamps that are not valid from other parts of Italy. Stamps bought
at other post offices are NOT valid when you mail your postcards from Vatican
post office. Give yourself atleast a full day to go through Vatican at aleisurely place.
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