Vatican City
Vatican City State or Holy See is the smallest country in the world (0.44 km²), located in the centre of Rome in Italy. Vatican is the only country in the world which is declared as UNESCO Heritage site.
Why Travel To Vatican?
Bishop of Rome
The Vatican is completely governed by the Pope, who is the Bishop of Rome and Head of the Catholic Church. The “Pontifical Anthem and March” or “Papal Anthem” is the hymn performed in honor of the presence of the Pope. The Flag of Vatican.
Papal Audience
The General Audience or Papal Audience is took place every Wednesday at 10 or 10:30 am. in the Saint Peter’s Square (in summer) or in the Audience Hall (in winter). You may request Papal Audience Tickets (up to 3 days prior) just from the Swiss Guards at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican.
tickets to Papal Events
All tickets to Papal Events are always free.
You are allowed to request a maximum of 9 tickets. Also, the tickets can be requested directly from the Prefecture of the Papal Household.
More Info
The Vatican City has: museums and galleries with reach collections, library, radio station, which broadcasts all over the world in 29 languages, television station, daily newspaper, post office with Vatican stamps, observatory, shops, offices and publishing house.
Papal Swiss Guards
Papal Swiss Guards or simply Swiss Guards protect the Pope (in Latin: Papa) – head of the worldwide Catholic Church, and the Apostolic Palace – the official residence of the pope in Vatican City.