The heart of the Catholic Church and the world's smallest country, Vatican City holds immense spiritual and artistic significance. See Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, St. Peter's Basilica, and centuries of priceless art.
At a glance
CostsA$200-350 a day per person
Best timeApr-Jun and Sep-Oct
SpringApr-JunMild and bright. Queues are long but bearable, and the gardens are open.
AutumnSep-OctWarm, clear and quieter once the summer crowds have gone.
SummerJul-AugVery hot, the longest queues of the year, and little shade in the square.
WinterNov-MarCool and often wet, but the shortest waits to get in.
