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Vatican City · Pilgrimage & Spiritual Journeys

Catholic Church headquarters with Papal audiences. Pilgrimage highlights include St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Holy Stairs, and the Seven Pilgrim Churches. Best visited during Easter or Christmas with better conditions in shoulder seasons.

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Best season: Spring
Difficulty: 3
Region: Vatican City, Rome

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