Originally Posted by
WiscAZ
Honestly, I'm not that into art and really just want to be in the Vatican area and see some of the sites I know. I would think this would mean the square and maybe the Sistine Chapel if possible. I guess I'll go sometime Sunday afternoon and walk around.
Thanks again for some great info. Any other tips are appreciated.
The Square is great. Going into the Basilica is also worthwhile because Michelangelo's Pieta is inside on the right. The Sistine Chapel is worth seeing. The long lines are primarily due to a need to buy tickets. Once you wait hours to get a ticket you shuffle in with a pack of people. They time your stay in side, maybe 15-30 minutes as I recall.
However, there are several ways to get, "skip the line" access to the Chapel by means of tours that are reasonably priced, or even free. Given that you will be seeing one of the greatest masterpieces of all time and having an unforgettable experience, in my opinion it's worth it.
http://www.getyourguide.com/rome-l33...peter-s-t9241/
http://www.romeandvaticanpass.com/ro...FQHZQgod8RUAXQ
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...ity_Lazio.html
http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Ski...d511-2390GRET3
http://www.getyourguide.com/rome-l33...peter-s-t1103/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/ro...p-line-vatican
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...or-6-hours.cfm