Would you believe there exists a country which you can cover by walking in just an hour?
Visit this smallest country in the world with a population of only around 1000 citizens ruled by the Pope!
Although being an independent city-state inside the city of Rome, The Vatican City doesn't have a visible border that separates it from Rome.
Did You Know?
Vatican City is probably the only nation on this planet that does not have a hospital or a prison.
Don’t underestimate the country by its smallest size. The Vatican not only boasts having its own national anthem and flag but also possesses a national football team.
The only country in the world belonging to the Catholic religion, Vatican City is world-famous for the largest & holiest church, St. Peter’s Basilica with the tallest dome.
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St Peter's Basilica
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St Peter's Square
Sistine Chapel
Witness the artistic and architectural wonder of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel. This Michelangelo’s masterpiece attracts tourists from all over the world.
Vatican Museums with the richest collection are also a center of attraction for historians.
Do You Know?
The biggest consumption of wine in the world happens in Vatican City.
Vatican City has its own military which consists of Swiss Guards protecting the Pope. They are men in the age range of 19 to 30 years.
The Vatican boasts having the world’s biggest library with the largest collections of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew texts.
Do You Know?
Vatican is the only country in the world to have ATM's speaking in Latin language! Just press a button to choose Latin option.
Beware from shoplifting and pick-pocketing! With millions of tourists visiting every year, this country has the highest crime rates in the world.
Just being born in the city doesn’t give you Vatican citizenship. You can get your Vatican citizenship only on the grounds of your work there.
Would You Believe?
The Vatican City boasts having one of the world’s largest telescopes – the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope in Arizona. It is used to conduct astronomical research.
Vatican City is also popular for the shortest railway in the world with two 300-meter tracks and Citta Vaticano station. It’s used for goods transport and no regular passenger trains run on it.
So, after knowing these interesting facts about the smallest country within a city, can you resist visiting this wonderful destination?