7The Beauty of the Vatican City

Italy’s historical tapestry also includes the smallest independent state in the world: the Vatican City.  

Nestled within Rome, the Vatican is the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. Its awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, adorned with Michelangelo’s masterpiece, “The Creation of Adam,” are treasures of human artistry and devotion.

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