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Cupola di San Pietro
Scenic Lookout
Città del Vaticano, Vatican
"Elevator or stair options to get you near the top, then stairs."(19 Tips)
"Use steps (6€) or elevator (8€) and enjoy amazing view from cupola"(12 Tips)"Steep stairs, not for claustrophobic, the views are worth."(6 Tips)
"Gorgeous view of Rome from up here!"(3 Tips)
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Inti KosApril 25, 2017Don't miss climb to cupola. The climb itself is not as hard as it sounds especially if you take elevator. Also, experience of climbing and seeing cupola from inside is also great.
Anne vdBMay 6, 2014Michelangelo's dome of St. Peter's is with 136,6m the tallest in the world. Its internal diameter is 41,5m, slightly smaller than & tributing to the preceding Pantheon & Brunelleschi's Duomo, Firenze.
Thomas CraenenJanuary 30, 2016Take in Rome from the top of the Basilica. Definitely worth climbing over 500 stairs. At the cash register you can only pay by cash. €6 regular entrance fee and €8 for entrance + elevator.
Kristina MutalapovaJanuary 13, 2018If you want to go up and see Vatican and Rome from high up - 8€ is on foot and 10 for the elevator. Don’t take the lift, tho. Still have stairs to climb. And take cash - they don’t accept credit cards
Sidira KuriaJanuary 20, 2019No doubt is magnificent, you are going to be amazed by its dimensions, elements etc. A miracle of art, though I disagree with that kind of spending of money. When in Rome, do not miss this must see!
Jelle Van den EedeFebruary 5, 2015Pay 5 euros for the stairs, 7 if you want the elevator ( still have to do a couple of stairs thigh) . Totally worth it if you wanna see an epic and unique Vatican skyline. One of the city's highlights
Ru GalievOctober 14, 2018Scenic view to Vatican city. Obese people should think twice before climbing here: a lot to climb through tight passages
- Ali LatifiApril 15, 2015Even if you pay the seven euros to go by elevator it's still another 330 or so stairs to the top. Everyone had to take breaks along the way but the view is amazing. Languish and have a tea after.
Bruno BelcastroSeptember 27, 2016Amazing 360 degrees view of the whole city. Avoid in case you're claustrophobic 'cause the stairs on the way up are really narrow.
Jiří FialaSeptember 27, 2021Worth climbing. Possible to pay by cash/card, entrance is €8 for stairs or €10 for elevator. If you choose the elevator, you’ll still need to climb over 300 stairs to the top of the doom.
Maria PaNovember 28, 2018Avoid if you are claustrophobic, very obese, breathing/heart problems. Even with elevator it's 321 steep narrow steps and 10eur. You decide if it's worth it.
Hyun Ku KangFebruary 9, 201810 Euros for fantastic Vatican city view..please remember that you have to get up the stairs after getting off from the elevator. It is around 15mins walking upto cupola.
Jackson TsaiSeptember 16, 2014Long wait in line but worth the wait, you get to see the Vatican City from up high! You can choose to take the stairs or elevator up
Janette BerriosOctober 28, 2015Worth the climb! Take the elevator and you're only 300 steps away. The views are spectacular!
Kate GreyJune 15, 2018Super view! Buy an audioguide to locate the buildings seen or check it online. Long stairclimbing but it's worth it. There are chairs upstairs :)- Anne vdBMay 6, 2014Set in niches within the piers of the dome are statues of 4 saints with the basilica's primary relics: Sta Helena (Bolgi); San Longinus (Bernini, 1639); Sant' Andrea (Duquesnoy); Sta Veronica (Mochi).
Naz CostanteMarch 20, 2016no words to describe! 😱😱😱 its massive, so much detail, amazing architecture & art 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Olaf BottekJune 9, 2015Great view. 551 steps for walk (5€), 320 steps if you take the elevator (7€). You'll need some breath anyway and not being afraid of less space is helpful too.
Natasha ChuykoNovember 7, 2016Really worth going! The view is amazing! And spend an extra 2 Euro for the elevator option.
Kenneth WongAugust 10, 2017Be sure to climb this to give you a panoramic view of Vatican City and Rome!- Michelle ConnochieApril 27, 2016Elevator or stair options to get you near the top, then stairs. Very tight and claustrophobic with twisty staircases
Vidhi BagdiaOctober 13, 2015Good view of rome. The queue aint fast moving. Steep steps upwards. Very suffocating. Take the lift
QUENTIN VAN DER PANMarch 10Build by stealing from the poor and to impress the crowd. Beautiful building though.
Jon ChooDecember 16, 2014€5 to go up via the stairs. €7 via a combination of lift and stairs, which cuts the steps by about 30%. Just walk up!
Amal AlmubradAugust 21, 2017Skip the line and book online, go to the church directly and skip the 551 stairs its not worth it🙂
Chris R (thechristophe)July 10, 2016Climb it, stand on the largest free standing dome in the world, look out on St Peters Square and pretend you are the Pope.
Ira IshkovaOctober 28, 2014Magnificent view. But will be problematic to get by stairs, if any claustrophobic issues..
Loni FrenchApril 29, 2013For €2 less you walk up 520 steps! Otherwise it's €7 for the elevator and only 320 steps!
- Olaf BottekJune 9, 2015Visit the grote with the coffin of previous popes. Enter it on the left side of the crossing.
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Piazza San Pietro
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