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Description: Vatican City, officially State of the Vatican City (Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae; Italian: Stato della Città del ... more

Vatican City ... Vaticano), is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome. At approximately 44 hectares (108.7 acres), it is the smallest independent nation in the world.

Newest Review: ... Profane Museum Chiaramonti Museum - Braccio Nuovo Gallery Missionary Ethnological Museum Chariot Room And many more. There is also a workshop for the restoration of paintings etc which includes a scientific laboratory. Entry is Free every last Sunday of each month otherwise there is a charge. ----------------- My Thoughts ----------------- I liked the Vatican City, it was interesting and ... more

... it owns the most amazing architecture, paintings, works of art, you name it, they own it. They have the largest catalogue in the world, and although barely anything is on display, there is more than enough to look at. It is annoying how you...more

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Vatican City: House of the Pope (1407 words)
by - written on 12/08/09 (Very useful, 102 readings)
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On a recent trip to Rome I visited the Vatican State - this was mainly due to the fact I had just read Dan Brown's Angels and Demons. I would have gone anyway but I felt I already knew so much about the state from reading the book. Therefore I was far more interested. I am not a religious person, never have been, I appreciate those who have faith and beliefs in their own god or gods, I just don't. For me what happens happens. The Vatican City (state) is located in West Rome, it sits nicely near the bank of the River Timbre and at the front of course is the large front with the Popes balcony, St Peters dome and St Peters Square set out before it (how ... Read the complete review

Tour of the Holy City and Museums (2038 words)
by - written on 20/07/08 (Very useful, 115 readings)
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As promised, here is my review of the Vatican and Vatican City. Not being a Catholic or overly religious person, you might think why go and bother to visit The Vatican? Firstly, I was always intrigued to see the spot where on Easter Sunday the Pope came on to the balcony to wish all his followers a Happy Easter. I was also keen to see Vatican City in order to cross off another city from my list of cities visited. Finally, I had always wanted to see Michelangelo's great work - The Last Judgement and visit the Raphael Gallery. Was I impressed with the tour of the city and Vatican? Yes, I cannot find enough adjectives to describe my feelings and emotions on that ... Read the complete review

Vatican City: Marvell at St Peters (299 words)
by - written on 09/07/07 (Somewhat useful, 46 readings)
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A major must for any catholic but even if your not it really is a thing of beauty, a must see destination for anyone. When we toured we started at the Vatican museum first, please allow yourself 2 days to visit the Vatican. The beauty within is amazing, tapestries, paintings from pre Christ and post, sculptures by many famous artists, beautiful gardens to sit and relax, fountains. This day often finishes with the Sistine chapel, Michelangelo’s pride and joy, a ceiling painting of the Last Judgement. When we walked into the room I was dumbfounded by the shear beauty. You can almost feel the pain he must have suffered those years on his back. The attention to detail can ... Read the complete review