Vatican City, Independent city-state in Italy
The Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome.
The Vatican City originated as a papal state in 1929.
It's the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
It manages its own finances and supports a variety of charities worldwide.
The Vatican City, with around 44 hectares, is the smallest internationally recognized independent state in the world by both area and population.
Inception: February 11, 1929
Capital city: Vatican City
Population: 764
Website: vaticanstate.va
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The Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome.
St. Peter's Basilica is the largest Christian church in the world.
The Sistine Chapel is a world-renowned chapel located inside the Vatican City exhibiting breathtaking frescoes.
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is a glorious piece of Renaissance artwork created by Michelangelo.
The Pietà is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
The Last Judgment is a fresco by Michelangelo covering the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
Laocoön and His Sons is a monumental sculpture located in the Vatican Museums.
The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope, located in Vatican City.
The Vatican Museums are a collection of art museums within Vatican City.
Encompassing an ellipse with two distinct areas, the Piazza is both awe-inspiring and welcoming.
Augustus of Prima Porta is a 2.04m high marble statue of Augustus Caesar.
