The Holy Vatican

Visited In August 2011

Benvenuti in Vaticano!!

Vatican - Considered as the smallest country in the world - A country within a city! This independent city is ruled by the Pope, the highest religious authority of the Catholics.

We can visit the St Peters Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican Museum and Apostolic Palace in a walking tour of Vatican

St Peters Basilica was designed by Micelangelo. Sistine Chapel is the official residence of the Pope, where the papal conclave to select the new Pope is held. The Vatican museum holds several paintings and sculptures collected by the Popes throughout the years.

Entrance to the walled city of Vatican

Vatican Museum interiors

Sistine Chapel, St Peters Basilica and St Peters Square

The Papal Swiss Guard and the Vatican Obelisk brought from Egypt

Our family moments in Vatican

Addio!!

Capital City - Vatican City

Visa - Visa required for Indians. Please visit govt. website for more information.

Currency - Euro

Best Time to Visit - April to June and September and October

Popular Souvenirs - Miniatures of St Peters Basilica and St Peters Square