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The Sistine Chapel

There is no doubt that Sistine Chapel is the most known chapel in the entire Vatican City. The chapel is well known for its architecture and the numerous decorations it bears. This chapel was designed and built by architects Michelangelo, Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Pinturicchio, among others. Ever since its establishment during the time of Sixtus IV, Sistine Chapel has continued to be used for both religious and official papal activities.

By Vatican.com 5/22/2018
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What is Rome?

When we talk about Rome or Roma we may be referring to more than the modern day city of Rome, the national capital of Italy: a modern European city with a population of more than 2.8 million residents, and the seat of the Italian government.

By Vatican.com 5/22/2018
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What is the Vatican?

The Vatican (Vaticano), or Vatican City State is a sovereign city-state that belongs to the Holy See (Sancta Sedes). The Vatican is situated in a walled enclave inside the city of Rome. The Vatican has a population of less than 1000 and is approximately 0.44 square kilometers, (about 110 acres).Vatican City is the smallest internationally recognized independent state in the world.

By Vatican.com 5/22/2018
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The Holy Spear

The Holy Spear is also known as the Holy Lance. This is the spear believed to have been used to stab Jesus during His crucifixion. The Holy spear has a great significance to all Christians. Many people believe that the holy spear is the relic that is today housed in St. Peters basilica although it is very hard to prove this.

By Vatican.com 5/18/2018
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Vatican's national football team

The Vatican national football team is the football team that plays for the Vatican and represents it in international matches. As you may know, Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world and therefore has its own national football teams.

By Vatican.com 5/17/2018
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Day Trips from Rome

If you are interested in leaving the bustling city for a day or half a day here are a few popular destinations for day trips from Rome. The most popular destinations for an excursion are the towns Tivoli and Orvieto and Ancient Tarquinia . All of these towns are about an hour, hour and a half away from Rome making them ideal destinations for a day trip.

By Vatican.com 5/15/2018
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Vatican flag

The Vatican is a city state and as such it has national characteristics such as a flag.

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Pope Francis I - Angelus Prayer from Vatican Apartments

Every Sunday at noon the Pope speaks from his window over St. Peter's square and recites the Angelus prayer.

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Pope Francis - first Angelus Prayer at the Vatican

At his first Angelus on the 17th of March 2013 Pope Francis made a first appearance from his window in the Apostolic Palace.

By Vatican.com 5/14/2018
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Pope Benedict XVI - Easter Mass

Easter is a very Important and holy celebration in the Roman Catholic Church. Wonderful celebrations take place in the Vatican. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ after his crucifixion.

By Vatican.com 5/14/2018