Hi everyone,
I am wondering if there is any access to the Vatican on Sundays and if there is, can anything be seen or done?
Posted by
Sunnyside, New York, United States
439 posts
If the Pope is in residence, I believe he makes an address from the window around 10am if my memory is correct. My husband & I did attend an early Mass. There is no problem walking around and looking at the Church.
These websites will give you all you need to know:
http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/it.html
http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/MV_Home.html
Enjoy your trip!
Mary
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11852 posts
The museums are open only the last Sunday of the month but the Basilica is usually open Sundays, unless there is a special event.
Posted by
Sacramento, CA - Calif, United States
339 posts
the Papal address on Sunday is at noon and people start entering the square an hour or so ahead. Not as structured as the Wednesday audience.
Posted by
Pa and Italy
4152 posts
The "Vatican" never closes. The Vatican museums are closed most Sundays but the rest of the areas usually open to the public remain open on Sundays.
Donna