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Vatican City, Borgo & Prati


There are several contenders for the best coffee in town, and the caffè eccellente served at this polished old-school cafe in Prati, which opened in 1919, is most definitely one of them. The house speciality is velvety smooth espresso served in a delicate cup lined with melted chocolate, but the standard espresso is top-notch, too.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Vatican City, Borgo & Prati attractions

1. Vatican Museums

0.46 MILES

Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century and enlarged by successive pontiffs, the Vatican Museums boast one of the world's greatest art…

3. Castel Sant'Angelo

0.53 MILES

This castle is an instantly recognizable landmark now home to the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo.

4. Necropoli Via Triumphalis

0.57 MILES

Not to be confused with the Tomb of St Peter, this ancient Roman cemetery extends beneath the Vatican hill. Guided tours, which must be pre-booked, take…

5. St Peter's Square

0.59 MILES

Overlooked by St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican’s central square was laid out between 1656 and 1667 to a design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Seen from above,…

7. Ponte Sant’Angelo

0.61 MILES

The emperor Hadrian built the Ponte Sant’Angelo in 136 to provide an approach to his mausoleum, but it was Bernini who brought it to life, designing the…

8. Sistine Chapel

0.62 MILES

The Sistine Chapel is the one part of the Vatican Museums that everyone wants to see, and for good reason.