The Vatican is much more than the sum of its parts: It’s an organism that inspires and produces the very art and faith that then enrich it further—like a circular galaxy in a process of continuous expansion. —Gianluigi Colalucci

Gain new insights as you journey through the Vatican with Gianluigi Colalucci, chief restorer of the Sistine Chapel, in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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Città del Vaticano
http://www.christusrex.org/www1/citta/0-Citta.html
Photographs and historical information on Vatican City, its many works of art, museums, galleries, and monuments can be perused on this Christian site.

Gambero Rosso
http://www.gamberorosso.it/e/index.asp
Tips about Italian wine, travel and food are served along with information about Rome, the Vatican, and other favorite travel destinations.

The Holy See
http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm
Read the writings and speeches of the Pope, the works of the Roman Curia, and Vatican press releases at this official site.

Roma 2000
http://www.roma2000.it/index.asp
Hundreds of photos and pages packed with information about museums, monuments, shops, hotels, and restaurants in Rome are presented on this site.

Traveling with Ed and Julie: Rome
http://www.twenj.com/romevisit.htm
Ed and Julie, “middle-aged Americans from the U.S. midwest,” have visited Rome often over the last 30 years. On this extensive personal Web site, they share information on restaurants, hotels, sightseeing, and more.