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Another Side of the Vatican: Touring the Gardens and Necropolis
December 2, 2019 By Andrew Harper Editor
Above: The view of the dome of St. Peter’s from the Vatican Gardens in Rome

I hope to return to Rome many times, but I have no desire to revisit the Vatican’s star attraction, the Sistine Chapel. At least, not during regular opening hours. On my last attempt, claustrophobia set in well before I even crossed the threshold of what must be the most crowded church in the world.

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December 2, 2019 By Andrew Harper Editor
Above: The view of the dome of St. Peter’s from the Vatican Gardens in Rome

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