Rome's Vatican City
Vatican City
No trip to Rome would be complete without a trip to Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum. Vatican City is a 100 acre independent country contained within Rome with its own postal system, armed guards, and even its own radio station.
Start with the Vatican Museum and marvel at all of the glories of the ancient world. Some of the highlights include works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Dali. Some of the most famous works include the Laocoon, the Belevedere Torso, The School of Athens, and Nero's huge bathtub. And of course the Vatican Museum's grand finale is the Sistine Chapel.
The exit of the Sistine Chapel drops you off in the line to ascend up to the holiest dome in the world - the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. The wait and the climb are worth it. Visit the rooftop of the Church and then continue the climb up the the dome to view Michelangelo mosaics up close. When you make the desent down, mingle around the Basilica. Wonder at the huge seven story alter and the spot where Charlemange was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor. Don't forget to stop and stare at the Pieta on your way out. Imagine a 24 year old Michelangelo carving the stone. If you have time to wait in line to view the crypt in which tombs of popes reside.
Be sure to write yourself a post card and mail it from Vatican City or enjoy a Coke-A-Cola on the roof of St. Peter's Basilica - just be sure to set a side an entire day to view some of the most famous art and most signficant history in the world.
Did you know that when you are in Vatican City that you are in a sovereign city-state. This is the world's smallest sovereign nation at approximately 108.7 acres. The formal name for Vatican City is the State of The Vatican City. It was created in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty and is governed by the Bishop of Rome which happens to be the pope or Holy See.
The Vatacan City is defended internally by The Swiss Guard. The Swiss Guard was established in 1506 by Pope Julius II. At first, the Swiss Guard was comprised of Swiss mercenies. Today the Swiss Guard is comprised of just about 100 young men who must be catholics from Switzerland. The Swiss Guard also act as the personal body guard of the Pope.
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Comments About Vatican City
Posted on: 05-21-2006
Rating: Positive
All I wanted is for prayers to be said for me. As, I left my job and starting real estate. I was wondering if the pope could pray
for me to help myself
earn a living...could use the prayers....as,
I have alot on my plate
and live alone.
God Bless
Beth
Posted on: 08-03-2006
Rating: Negative
I am a struggling Catholic and saw again a RC priest charged 47 times with molesting children(girls this time) Why do I struggle so hard to worship God according to the Catholic faith when all I have seen since I was young is priests and nuns persecuting and hurting peole in the name of the catholic church. Pray for me to accept and understand and guide me to show my love of God thru the Cathollic faith
Posted on: 09-12-2006
Rating: Positive
We stayed at the Casa Howard near the Trevi Fountain. The location was great and the Inn was wonderful.
Posted on: 09-12-2006
Rating: Positive
The Vatican was beautiful. Visit the museum later in the day and there is no line. The Pieta was my favorite.
Posted on: 06-10-2007
Rating: Positive
Supreme Holy Place, Full of Holy soul, love to visit Vatican Rome, Bless me
Posted on: 10-17-2007
Rating: Positive
please pray that, the blood/urine test that,was done by metlife was wrong.
Pray that, i will be treated well at work.
That a old love comes back.
That i pray for protection and guidance
and Love.
Beth
Posted on: 11-24-2007
Rating: Neutral
All popes and bishops and priests and nuns are hereby order to africa with the objective of the feeding and housing of all. the jews are in charge with the fat ladies of the U.S.A. by nice to the Mormons.
michael vincent whitemiller, unconfirmed catholic
ps. thanks for your churches, they rock
Posted on: 11-24-2007
Rating: Negative
all men have dicks that want to be used. all women have pussies that want to get licked or fucked. the church has dehumanized the human. all members of the church are hereby ordered to fuck.
so get fucking,
michael vincent whitemiller, fucker
Posted on: 11-24-2007
Rating: Positive
the church started by st. peter is beautiful. how great it is to have an institution that says abortion is wrong. at least the church has one thing figured out right. and beautiful statues and windows too.