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Welcome to Vatican City
With its one billion parishioners, Catholicism is the largest
religion in the world. No wonder it has its own state. Surrounded
by Rome in Italy, Vatican City (Holy Sea) is the home of
the Pope and the administrative and spiritual capital of
Roman Catholicism.
Even though it is the smallest independent state in the
world in terms of area and population, it is probably the
richest state measured per square foot. Its astounding collection
of priceless artworks will amaze even the most jaded traveler.
No matter if you're Catholic or not, Vatican City is definitely
worth a visit. It's intriguing for history buffs and art
lovers alike. From the glorious Sistine Chapel, with its
awe-inspiring wall paintings of Michelangelo, to the majestic
St. Peter's Basilica, which holds up to 60,000 people -
Vatican City illustrates well what human beings are capable
of creating in terms of amazing architectural gems and great
art.
World-class treasures of art can be found in the Vatican
Museums, which are home to an abundance of ancient relics,
sculptures, paintings, maps and tapestries from all over
the world. And outside at the immense St. Peter's Square,
you can stand, breathe in the holy air and just gaze in
awe at all the grand buildings surrounding you. |
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