Vatican (Vatican city country) means beautiful churches, lush gardens, museums with amazing architecture. You will get to see all this in this smallest country of the world located in Europe . Apart from being a holy place for the followers of Christianity, Vatican is also a famous tourist destination among tourists from all over the world. This capital of the Roman Catholic Church is officially known as the State of Vatican City.
Why Vatican city country is special
An area of just 44 hectares, a population of just one
thousand and yet having the status of a whole country with its own currency,
postal service and radio service is a unique thing that makes Vatican special.
The currency of this country is also valid in Italy. Also, this country, which
is the size of a small village in India, has its own flag and passport.
This country, which comes under the capital of Italy in the
continent of Europe, Rome , has been given the status of a complete UNESCO
World Heritage Site, there is hardly any other example of this in the world.
The experience of traveling in this country, located on the banks of the Tiber
River on the Vatican Hill, becomes special in many ways.
Sistine Chapel ( place of worship )
This chapel is a wonderful example of the architecture of
the famous artist Michelangelo. You are especially amazed to see the artwork
carved on its ceiling. Due to these unique frescoes, it is counted among the
most important examples of artwork in the world.
This place of worship is actually a part of the palace which
is the residence of the Pope. The Sistine Chapel is open for tourists from 9 am
to 6 pm, although it remains closed on Sundays.
St. Peter's Square
As soon as you enter the Vatican, this square attracts you.
St. Peter's Church is right in front of this square which has the capacity to
accommodate a gathering of about 80 thousand people. If you look closely at the
church and this square, it seems as if it is standing in front of you with its
arms outstretched.
Actually when this place was conceived, it was thought that
its architecture should be such that it seems that the building of the Mother
Church wants to embrace you with open arms. Being on this square surrounded by
white buildings and artistic pillars of churches becomes an unforgettable
experience.
Saint Peter's Basilica
Built in the Baroque style, this basilica is considered one of the most beautiful basilicas in the world. It is said that the first Pope, Pope Peter, was buried at this place, so it is a very important pilgrimage site for the followers of Christianity. It is the second largest Catholic church in the world. A large audience gallery has been built on St. Peter's Square in front of the basilica, where the Pope addresses from the stage in front.
Vatican Museums
This museum houses artworks made by world-famous artists
like Michelangelo and Raphael. You can also see a collection of artworks from
the era of ancient empires like Rome, Greece and Egypt. World-famous artworks
are displayed in the different galleries built here, which attract people from
all over the world. If you go to Vatican, make your booking in advance,
otherwise you may have to wait in long queues to enter this museum.
When to visit Vatican city country
The best time to visit Vatican is from April to June or from
September to October. However, during this time you will find a large number of
tourists here. To visit Vatican, you will have to make arrangements for staying
in the nearest city of Rome in advance.
How to reach Vatican city country?
The nearest airport is Leonardo da Vinci Airport, located
thirty kilometers from the center of Rome city in Italy. Apart from this, there
is another airport fifteen kilometers away from Rome where domestic flights
land. Rome is also directly connected to the major cities of Italy by railway
from where you can come to Vatican. If you want, you can also reach here by
road from the main cities of Italy.
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