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ChurchesChurches are open from early morning until 1 p.m. and then again in the afternoon.
Major cathedrals and basilicas are open all day.
Special hours apply during particularly significant religious periods such as Christmas, Easter, Lent, etc.
To visit churches a suitable “dress code” is required and visits are not allowed during religious services.
PAPAL AUDIENCES AND THE VATICAN General audiences with His Holiness are held once a week (Wednesdays at 11 am) in the Vatican City. They may be held inside the basilica itself or in the hall of Papal Audiences (Aula Paolo VI, Seating 7000), and in summer in Saint Peter’s Square or in the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.
To participate in a general audience, you must apply to
Office of the Prefetto della Casa Pontificia,
00120, Citta’ del Vaticano
Tel. +39 06 6982
(at least two weeks in advance).
For tickets you can call +39 06 6988 3114 or +39 06 6988 3273.
Catholics are requested to have a letter of introduction from their parish priest.
Your passport may be required by the Swiss Guard when entering.
For this audience, women should dress modestly, with covered shoulders. Dark or subdued colours are requested.
Men are asked to wear a jackt and tie.
A special opportunity exists for wedding couples to participate every Wednesday at a Papal Audience dressed in wedding atire to receive the Holy Sacrament.
For information & reservation:
Cooperativa Il Sogno
Viale Margherita, 192
00198 Roma.
Tel +39 0685301758
Fax +39 0685301756
VATICAN MUSEUMS
opening hours:
closed on:
Ticket price: 12 euros.
Info Vatican Museums Tel. +39 06 6988 4947.
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