The real estate market in Vatican is recognized as one of the most expensive in the world. It is promoted by uniqueness of this state. Many investors seek to enclose the money in economy of this country. Today demand for local real estate considerably exceeds the offer that raises the prices in the market even above. The average cost of square meter in Vatican makes more than €5000.

Councils to the tourist

Travel to surprising and unique Vatican will be filled with exclusively positive impressions if to try to adhere to some simple requirements.

As strictly religious state, Vatican won't suffer liberties and dissoluteness from foreign tourists. The entrance on the territory of the country is resolved only in those clothes which will close elbows. At girls length of a skirt has to be not shorter, than approximately to a knee.

The main cathedrals of Vatican work all day. Some churches are closed in the afternoon for a couple of hours. It is strictly forbidden to examine cathedrals during religious ceremonies. As a rule, big holidays on the territory of the state let in only pilgrims. It is possible to enter into some rooms of temples only after obtaining the special sanction. It is strictly forbidden to smoke in public places of Vatican, especially near churches and cathedrals.

Guides accompanying tourists during excursions recommend to use field-glasses which will allow to make out more carefully than a list of domes and ceilings of churches and cathedrals.

On the territory of Vatican import of the jewelry, two cameras, one video camera and one tape recorder is allowed. Duty-free export of 2 liters of wine, 250 milliliters of eau de toilette or 50 milliliters of spirits and foreign currency in an equivalent of €10 000 is allowed. Transit of historically significant values and documents which have no accompanying certificates or commodity checks is strictly forbidden. Among other things, export of similar products requires permission of the Ministry of the fine arts of the Republic of Italy.