A private tour of the Vatican will undoubtedly introduce you to much history. You may find things you wouldn’t otherwise have learned if you visited by yourself, simply because your tour guide has information you won’t see in a guide book.
But in the meantime, here are some facts to whet your appetite:
• When you’re walking in St Peter’s Basilica, tread with respect: you’re literally standing over a city of the dead. Thousands of Christians were executed there and buried on Vatican Hill, outside the city walls of Rome. One of these was said to be St. Peter, leader of Jesus’ apostles. The current Basilica was built over the necropolis and around the location of what is thought to be his grave, which can be visited as part of private tours of Rome.
• The red granite obelisk seen in St Peter’s Square during private Vatican tours first stood in Heliopolis, Egypt. Commissioned by an unknown Pharaoh, it’s now over 3,000 years old and is the only ancient obelisk in Rome that’s still standing today.
There are plenty more to learn about this place during a private tour of the Vatican. It truly is remarkable for its huge and mesmerizing history.
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released January 19, 2017
