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Via della Conciliazione and Borgo<\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15143\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]\"via-della-concilazione-piazza-san-pietro_5045\"<\/a> Via della Conciliazione leading to St. Peter's[\/caption]\r\n\r\nNear the western bank of the Tiber, accessible via the remarkable Bridge of Saint Angel<\/strong>, rises the large circular fortress of the Castel Sant'Angelo<\/strong><\/a>. It is separated from St. Peter's Square<\/strong><\/a> and the Vatican City<\/strong><\/a> by the majestic modern avenue of Via della Conciliazione, which crosses the historic Borgo district<\/strong>, rebuilt during the 20th century.\r\nThe Borgo<\/strong> is the historic district that developed around religious activity, included for centuries within the Leonine Walls. Its appearance changed with the demolitions carried out by Mussolini's large-scale works in the 1930s to open the wide Via della Conciliazione.\r\n

St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City<\/h3>\r\nThe impressive St. Peter's Basilica<\/strong><\/a> dominates its eponymous square, while its dome towers over the entire city, no monument being taller. It is the heart of Catholicism and the sanctuary of Vatican City \u2013 the territory of the Catholic Church where the Pope reigns as an absolute monarch, and the smallest state in the world with its 43 hectares protected by extensive walls.\r\n

Mercato Trionfale<\/h3>\r\nA few steps from the entrance to the Vatican Museums, the covered market of Mercato Trionfale<\/strong> on Via Doria is the main market of the district, offering fresh, varied, and affordable products.\r\n

Prati and Clodio Districts<\/h3>\r\nNorth of the Vatican and Borgo, the districts of Prati<\/strong> and Clodio<\/strong> are primarily residential but also commercial and business-oriented, between the Palace of Justice on Piazza Cavour and the courthouse on Piazzale Clodio. The wide avenues and streets are also frequented for caf\u00e9s, bars, and restaurants \u2013 where international cuisine is likely available \u2013 as well as for quality shops, clothing, and jewelry stores.\r\n

Monte Mario<\/h3>\r\nFurther north, Monte Mario<\/strong> reaches the highest point in Rome, with its historic observatory and a nature reserve. The panoramas cover a large part of the city and are among the most remarkable to experience.\r\n

Main Religious Buildings<\/h2>\r\n[catlist post_type=site taxonomies_and=\"interet:{interet-4,interet-3,interet-2};genre:{eglise};quartier:{borgo-prati-et-vatican}\" excerpt=yes thumbnail=yes force_thumbnail=yes thumbnail_class=classthumblist thumbnail_size=70,50 excerpt_size=12 orderby=date]\r\n

Other Major Sites and Monuments<\/h2>\r\n[catlist post_type=site taxonomies_and=\"interet:{interet-4,interet-3,interet-2};genre:{antique,monument,palace,bridge,park,square,street,fountain,site-location-district,district};quartier:{borgo-prati-et-vatican}\" excerpt=yes thumbnail=yes force_thumbnail=yes thumbnail_class=classthumblist thumbnail_size=70,50 excerpt_size=12 orderby=date]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15107\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]\"piazza-san-pietro-roma_2436\"<\/a> St. Peter's Square[\/caption]\r\n

Squares<\/h2>\r\n[catlist post_type=site taxonomies_and=\"interet:{interet-4,interet-3,interet-2,interet-1};genre:{square};quartier:{borgo-prati-et-vatican}\" excerpt=yes thumbnail=yes force_thumbnail=yes thumbnail_class=classthumblist thumbnail_size=70,50 excerpt_size=12 orderby=date]\r\n

Museums<\/h2>\r\n[catlist post_type=site taxonomies_and=\"interet:{interet-4,interet-3,interet-2,interet-1};genre:{museum};quartier:{borgo-prati-et-vatican}\" excerpt=yes thumbnail=yes force_thumbnail=yes thumbnail_class=classthumblist thumbnail_size=70,50 excerpt_size=12 orderby=date]\r\n

More Sites in the District<\/h2>\r\n[su_accordion class=\"\"][su_spoiler title=\"Other Places and Monuments\" open=\"no\" style=\"default\" icon=\"plus\" anchor=\"\" class=\"\"]\r\n[catlist post_type=site taxonomies_and=\"interet:{interet-1};genre:{fountain,site-location-district,bridge,street,religious-sanctuary,district,antique,monument,palace,church,park};quartier:{borgo-prati-et-vatican}\" excerpt=yes thumbnail=yes force_thumbnail=yes thumbnail_class=classthumblist thumbnail_size=70,50 excerpt_size=12 orderby=date][\/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=\"Unlisted Sites\" open=\"no\" style=\"default\" icon=\"plus\" anchor=\"\" class=\"\"]\r\n[catlist post_type=site taxonomies_and=\"interet:{interet-0};genre:{antique,monument,palace,church,park,square,fountain,site-location-district,bridge,street,religious-sanctuary,district};quartier:{borgo-prati-et-vatican}\" excerpt=yes thumbnail=yes force_thumbnail=yes thumbnail_class=classthumblist thumbnail_size=70,50 excerpt_size=12 orderby=date][\/su_spoiler][\/su_accordion]\r\n

Practical Information, Accommodation Near the Vatican<\/h2>\r\n