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Vatican City, the world’s smallest independent country is a city within a city. It is completely surrounded by Rome, the capital city of Italy. Vatican City, headed by the pope, is the world headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Best Things To Do In Vatican City
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Vatican CityVatican City
Vatican City is regarded as the smallest independent country in the world. It is the home of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City is ruled and headed by Pope. Vatican City is surrounded by wall within the Rome, city of Italy.
History Of Vatican City
Vatican city was the survivor of the papal states in 1859. Rome is considered as the free state on Feb. 11, 1929. The city of Rome is headed by the Pope or Bishop of Rome. Pope John Paul II Brings Vatican City to the modern stage.
St. Peter's Basilica
Construction began in 1506 and ended almost 120 years later. One of the most visited attraction in Vatican city. An important symbol of the Roman Catholic Church. One of the biggest buildings of Roman Catholic Church.
St. Peter's Square
One of the most famous squares in the world. The Square was designed by Bernini between 1650 and 1660. It is a large oval space bounded by four rows of Doric columns. At the center there is an Obelisk bring to Rome by Caligula from Heliopoli.
Monument to Alexander VII
It is the last work done by the Great Gianlorenzo Bernini.
It has a magnificent sculpture in marble of Pope Alexander VII.
It is surrounded by surrounded by figures symbolizing the human virtues .
Papal Palace Or Vatican Palace
It is the official home of the Pope. It is also known as the Apostolic
Palace or the Palace Of Pope. Apostolic Palace is run by the
Prefecture of the Pontifical Household. It is an meeting place of the Pope and
the follower of the Roman Catholics.
Best Things To Do In Vatican City
These are some most visited attractions in Vatican city.
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