Vatican City

One of the smallest city-states in the world, occupying an area of 44 hectares. Some extraterritorial areas are covered by Vatican jurisdiction within and outside Rome. Vatican City is the seat of Roman Catholicism. The Vatican City is one of the most sacred places in Christendom, apart from being much famed as the office of the Roman Catholic Church (Pope) Vatican City has much more to offer.

A perfect tourist destination during visit one can enjoy exploring some of the most stunning churches, artistic and architectural masterpiece and museums in the world. The Vatican City assets great colorful history and a formidable spiritual venture. Not only for Christian pilgrims it is a place of immense cultural significance for other religions and cultures.

The magnificent St Peter’s Basilica is major attractions in the city, also the world’s largest religious building, tourist will fall in love with the most beautiful church in the world. Browse at the Vatican museums and the Saint Peter's Piazza that date from the 1200s onwards. You cannot ignore the beauty of frescos of Sistine Chapel, created by the greatest Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Michelangelo and Bernini.

Destination Facts

Capital: Vatican City Currency: Lira Area: 0.44 Official Language: Latin Population: 900 National Animal: black eagle Population Density: 2045.5 National Sports: Soccer