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Vatican City David shares his tips on what to see when touring the Vatican. The Grounds The gardens on the Vatican grounds make up half of the 44 hectares of Vatican City and can be seen from the western side of the museum. On the grounds you will see lawns, woods, gardens,...

Rome: Baroque City Center Explore some of the sites in Rome’s Baroque city center. Piazza Venezia This busy piazza in the center of Rome is lined with several palaces, the most important being the Palazzo Venezia.  It was constructed by Pope Paul II (1464-71) and is one of the...

Ancient Rome Read about some of David’s favorite sites dating back to ancient Rome. The Colosseum This massive arena is the first image that comes to mind when I think of Rome.  Constructed by the Emperor Vespasian (the first of several “Flavian” emperors) it was inaugurated in...