WHAT: Vatican City enclave in Rome. WHERE: Central Rome. WHY: Center of the Catholic world, history and art. WHEN: Any time of year, but the summer will draw a mass
of tourists. HOW: Within a long walk of Rome's Central Train Station.
Closer is St. Peter's metro station.
Vatican
City (Holy See) is the world's smallest independent state.
This tiny state consists of 109 acres of land located around St.
Peter's Basilica, the legal boundaries of which were finalized in
the Treaty of the Lateran in 1929.
The Pope is the absolute monarch of this tiny state and rules over
the 200-plus inhabitants of his country. Approximately 800
more day workers live in and around Rome and commute to the Vatican
to work.
Around Vatican City
SISTINE
CHAPEL(Cappella Sistina) is a part of the Vatican Museums (Musei
Vaticani), which make up the world's largest museum complex.
ST.
PETER'S BASILICA(Basicilica di San Pietro) is the
magnificent heart of the Catholic Church, which lies on the burial
site of St. Peter.
WHERE TO STAYFind out which parts of the city to stay
near...and which parts to avoid!
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
Tired of
walking? Like any other city, Rome offers several modes of
transportation.
Other European
Cities
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is the very image of
romantic Germany. The city's 17th Century red sandstone castle
ruin and the old bridge are two of the most majestic sights in all of
Germany.
Hohenschwangau
Venture into the Bavarian Alps and visit the castle Bavaria's Mad King
Ludwig grew up in.
Prague
Visit Europe's "Golden City" and
experience the magical quality of Prague's
medieval buildings and Gothic spires. This well preserved
European capital is a feast for the eyes.
Moving to Europe?
Look at out our tips!
Moving
to Germany
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Force, Army, or Navy, check out our guide to moving to Europe.
