Rome: St. Peters’ Basilica and the German Cemetery in German – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Visit a lesser-known spot in Rome: the German cemetery at the Vatican. Enter the Vatican through a back door and encounter a small oasis of calm. Learn more about the oldest German national foundation in Rome.

Afterward, see priceless works of art and hear exciting stories as you visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Admire the stunning dome at one of the world’s largest churches. See the bronze baldachin under the dome, which is as big as a ten-story house.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Marvel at Michelangelo’s “Pieta”
See the works of Bernini and other famous architects
Find out where the “Fumata”, the smoke that signals the election of a new pope, comes from
Tour one of the world’s biggest churches

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