Vatican City
Vatican City- the independent city-state, that is the seat of the Catholic Church and home to the Pope, is located within Rome.
Vatican City - Top Attractions
St. Peter's Basilica: St. Peter's Basilica, located in Vatican City, is the largest church in the world. It also boasts of the largest dome in the world, designed by Michelangelo. Michelangelo's masterpiece - the Pieta, finds pride of place in St. Peter's Basilica. St. Peter's tomb rests below the altar of the Basilica and makes it one of the principal places of worship in the Christian faith. The Swiss Guards, who form a part of the Vatican army, guard the entrances to the Basilica and are unmissable in their jaunty, colourful outfits.
Vatican Palace: The Vatican Palace has been the official residence of the Pope since the 13th Century A.D. It has over 1400 rooms and chapels and is counted among the most historically and artistically significant palaces in the world.
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Sistine Chapel: Reminiscent of Solomon's Temple in the Old Testament, the Sistine Chapel is the most famous among the Vatican chapels. Its walls bear frescoes of Renaissance masters like Michelangelo, Raphael, Boticelli and Bernini. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel depicting over 300 biblical scenes is considered one of the landmark works of Michelangelo and includes iconic works like the Creation of Adam, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden etc.
Vatican Museums: The Vatican complex contains 13 museums, each with a distinctly different treasure of paintings, sculptures and artefacts collected over the centuries. These Vatican Museums are home to one of the largest and most important collections of Renaissance and Classical art in the world.
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