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When you see a line there’s always something good at the other end – right? Why else would a bunch of people, on a perfectly beautiful day, spend their precious time in a line unless it was worthwhile?
I’m one of those people that always wonders, and probably got myself in more than one line that ended up more of a dead end. But not today.

Line forms in front of a closed door
At the end of the line was a closed door. One that nobody expected would open.

The large line leads here – still not understanding? Me neither….

Imposing lock in a door at the top of one of Rome’s seven hills
Many people lined up, looked through the keyhole, and walked away with a satisfied grin.

Closer look at the hole in the door with nothing coming into view
I peered through, and at first nothing came into view. I wasn’t sure what the fuss was about. And then – I saw this…

St. Peter’s Basilica appears
One of the best view in Rome. St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican through a keyhole on the hill. Now it’s my turn to walk away with a satisfied grin. A view that is well worth the price of your time and a stroll up the hill.
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Christina
Thursday 16th of April 2015
If you don´t know what the queue is doing it looks kind of weird. The picture and the view of the door and the garden behind is awesome. If I come back to Rome I would like to stand in the queue too. :D
Jen
Thursday 16th of April 2015
If you scroll down on the post you will see a great view of the Vatican - amazing sight!
Tanya Harry
Saturday 11th of April 2015
Cool... Never thought of this perspective before. Just from the title I thought you meant figuratively lol. I'm going to try this. Many thanks for the tip!
Lauren
Friday 10th of April 2015
Wow, this is so cool! I'm headed there really soon and I'd like to check it out! How do I get to the keyhole? :)
Jen
Saturday 11th of April 2015
It is in the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta. If walking take the metro line "B" to Circo Massimo and walk the rest or take a taxi. In the piazza you will see a door with a keyhole.
chrysoula
Friday 10th of April 2015
very nice view and photo!
Eydie Stumpf
Friday 10th of April 2015
VERY cool indeed! What an amazing surprise!