Who broke the statues in the Vatican?
Who broke the statues in the Vatican? Photo Lothar M. Peter/ullstein bild via Getty Images. An American tourist smashed two 2,000-year-old statues after his request to speak with Pope Francis while visiting the Vatican's Chiaramonti Museum was denied. The disgruntled man directed his anger toward an ancient bust, which toppled to the floor.
Is there a secret passage in the Vatican?
Passetto di Borgo, the pope's secret Vatican City passage.
Can men show knees in Vatican?
The Dress Code in the Vatican City The dress code applies for both the Vatican Museums as well as to St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica. Its basic code is for both men and women both need to cover their knees and upper arms.
Can you go under the Vatican?
Special visits to the necropolis underneath the Basilica, where the tomb of St. Peter is located, are only possible following special permission granted from time to time by the “Fabbrica di San Pietro”. Visits are organized according to the schedule set by the Excavations Office.