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Home to the Pope and a treasure trove of Renaissance art, Vatican City invites visitors to explore its rich religious heritage and stunning architecture, including the Vatican Museums and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel.
Vatican City is the world's smallest independent state, covering just 44 hectares, and is home to around 800 residents.
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St. Peter's Basilica is the largest church in the world and is built on top of a burial site believed to be the tomb of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
St Peter's Basilica is a Renaissance church located in Vatican City, designed primarily by architects including Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno. Construction began in 1506 and was completed in 1626, replacing an earlier 4th-century basilica built over the traditional site of St Peter's tomb. The building measures approximately 211 meters in length and features a large central dome designed by Michelangelo that rises 136 meters above the floor. Inside are numerous works of art, papal tombs, and relics, along with the underground Vatican Grottoes containing the necropolis where St Peter is believed to be buried.
The Sistine Chapel is famous for its stunning ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo's iconic depiction of the Creation of Adam.
The Sistine Chapel is famous for its stunning ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo's iconic depiction of the Creation of Adam.
The Vatican Museum houses the world's largest collection of ancient Roman statues, with over 1,500 pieces on display.
The Sistine Chapel is famous for its stunning ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo's iconic depiction of the Creation of Adam.
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St. Peter's Basilica is the largest church in the world and is built on top of a burial site believed to be the tomb of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
The Sistine Chapel is famous for its stunning ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo's iconic depiction of the Creation of Adam.
The Vatican Museum houses the world's largest collection of ancient Roman statues, with over 1,500 pieces on display.
The Sistine Chapel is famous for its stunning ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo's iconic depiction of the Creation of Adam.
The Sistine Chapel is famous for its stunning ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo's iconic depiction of the Creation of Adam.
St. Peter's Square features 140 statues of saints, each uniquely crafted by Bernini's students.
The Pieta is the only artwork Michelangelo ever signed; his name is on Mary's sash.
Attend the Pope's general audience on Wednesdays in St. Peter's Square for a chance to see him address the crowd.
St. Peter's Basilica, the heart of Vatican City, is built over the traditional burial site of Saint Peter, the first Pope.
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