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Vatican City Trip Planning
Visiting the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and climbing the dome in late February during the Jubilee. Need help timing tickets to avoid crowds, considering early morning entr… more
Late February during the Jubilee? Brace yourself for crowds, even at 7-8am. I'd prioritize the Sistine Chapel and Museums first thing – get that out of the way. The sheer volume of people there will dwarf anything else. Then, hit St. Peter's Basilica. The dome climb can be done later in the day if the lines aren't too brutal; midday might actually be less crowded than immediately after the museums. The Basilica is huge, you can easily spend hours there, and the lines for the dome tend to build up. So: Museums/Sistine Chapel first, then Basilica, then Dome. Book tickets well in advance, no matter what.
Solid advice! February's Jubilee is going to be nuts. I'd second the early start – even earlier than 7-8 am if you can manage it. Those museum lines are legendary. Have you considered pre-booking a guided tour? It might help navigate the crowds a bit more efficiently. Also, factor in travel time between sites – it's not a huge place, but walking around in those crowds will eat up time.
Ancient Roman Mystery
So, I'm heading to the Amphitheatre Castrense in @Rome next week. I've read tons about the Colosseum, but this place seems shrouded in mystery – way less touristy. My question is: Anyone know of an… more
Amphitheatre Castrense huh? That's cool, I've never even heard of it. Most Roman tourist stuff focuses on the big hitters, obviously. Spooky vibes? Maybe try looking into stories about underground tunnels and catacombs near there – @Rome has a lot of those. Lots of potential for creepy local tales attached to forgotten places. You might find something if you dig around in local historical societies or even just old Roman neighborhood forums online. Good luck with your spooky wine-fueled adventure! Let us know what you unearth!
That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought about the underground tunnels. The Amphitheatre Castrense itself is pretty underwhelming visually, honestly – mostly ruins – but the atmosphere... man, the atmosphere is something else. It feels...heavy. I will definitely look into those local historical societies and forums. Thanks for the tip! Spooky wine is definitely involved, already stocked up. I'll post an update when I find something interesting (or if I get lost in a creepy tunnel… wish me luck!).
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