A journey through the green side of the smallest country in the world. Resctricted and kept secret for centuries, today you will have the Exclusive opportunity to a fascinating journey through nature, art, faith, technology and history of an hidden world: The Vatican City State.
Originally planned in the 13th century for Pope Nicholas III, and embellished over time for various Popes, the 50 acres of the Vatican Private Gardens speak to the history of centuries of the Papacy and represent a marvellous intersection of botany, art and faith.
You will discover many works of art of an unforgettable architectural and artistic beauty immersed in the green landscape: The Italian Garden, the naturalistic English Garden, the flowery French Garden, the Rose Garden, the elegant Italian Renaissance estate Casina of Pius IV, the Palace of Governatorate, the Fountain of the Eagle, Medieval fortifications, The Grotto of Lourdes, the Monument of Our Lady of Fatima, small temples, villas, caves, fountains, towers, ancient walls, statues, archaeological finds set amid flower beds and topiary, green lawns, are only a part of the visited sites.
The scenery is wonderful with picturesque panoramic views over the city. From almost anywhere in the gardens, Michelangelo's majestic dome dominates the scenary which also offers
