Vatican city
It is the smallest sovereign state in the world
and is located within a city, the beautiful Rome, the Vatican is ruled by the pope. It is the administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and has a huge concentration of history in an area of only 1 sq km (0.4 sq mi). The massive St. Peter’s Square will welcome in the direction of the huge Basilica of St. Peter. Hotels in Rome
The basilica can hold 60,000 people and has an opulent and stunning interior. The extraordinary dome designed by Michelangelo is 119 m (390 ft) high, to visit your top has access to the best views of the city of Rome. The baroque towers of the basilica were designed by Bernini and Pieta by Michelangelo. A visit to the Vatican is never complete without a visit to the Vatican Museums, which are exposed to great art collections in the world. Among the many rooms of museums, many painted by Raphael, stands the Hall of Maps but the great treasure of this site is the Sistine Chapel, the great masterpiece of Michelangelo.
What to visit in Vatican City: St Peter’s Basilica; St Peter’s Square; Museums of Vatican; Sistine Chapel; Gallery of Maps; Raphael Rooms;
Metro Station: Cipro or Ottaviano.
Map of Vatican City
Map of Vaticano
Where is Vatican City on Map of Rome
Where is Vatican city on Map of Rome