Climbed the Vatican

7 points Loudpony05

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Here it is when the sun was setting

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7 points hardcoretomato

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This is what climbing the Vatican looks like, taken a few days ago.

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2 points WLHDP

Those 555 steps are worth it

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1 points MinisterforFun

Is that all the way from the ground?

There’s an option to buy a ticket for a lift to the roof but you still gotta climb the rest.

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1 points WLHDP

Exactly. The 555 steps start after the elevator!

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1 points forsbergisgod

Did you get to the top of the dome?

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7 points Loudpony05

Yes this was on the descent. There are a ton of stairs and it’s very claustrophobic but if you can tough it out the view is worth it!

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1 points mystique79

How long does it take to get up?

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3 points Loudpony05

I didn’t keep track of time but I’d say maybe 20-30 minutes. It was a really long time with tight spiral staircases. Even as a fit 30 year old I felt like it was tough

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1 points pineapplejuniors

So amazing,

I saw a nun looking at st peters so lovingly at sunset and it touched my heart.

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1 points Relevant_Wishbone

Casually climbed it like it was just another set of stairs on the way to pizza.

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-2 points [deleted]

Swiss guard takedown in 3…2…1…

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3 points TheLegendTwoSeven

You’re allowed, they charge €10 for a ticket (or €15 if you want to take an elevator the first 1/3 of the way up.)

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-3 points Sea-Way3636

I skipped it due to solo traveling

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4 points LuckyRacoon01

What kind of excuse is that?

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0 points Sea-Way3636

I was hiking Africa right after

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