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'''Vatican City''' is the world's smallest independent nationally recognized country and an enclave of the city of [[Rome]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Catholic Church]] and home to the [[pope]]. | |||
==Itinerary== | ==Itinerary== | ||
As the smallest sovereign state in the world, the Vatican is also very walkable. Most visitors to the Vatican flock to Saint Peter's Square, named in honour of [[Saint Peter|one]] of the [[Twelve Apostles]] and who Catholics believe is the first pope. For an extra treat, spend Saturday strolling around the [[Vatican Museums]] and gazing in awe at the ceiling of the [[Sistine Chapel]] as it was painted by [[Michelangelo]]. If you're a Catholic, spend Sunday at [[Saint Peter's Basilica]] during [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]]. | As the smallest sovereign state in the world, the Vatican is also very walkable. Most visitors to the Vatican flock to Saint Peter's Square, named in honour of [[Saint Peter|one]] of the [[Twelve Apostles]] and who Catholics believe is the first pope. For an extra treat, spend Saturday strolling around the [[Vatican Museums]] and gazing in awe at the ceiling of the [[Sistine Chapel]] as it was painted by [[Michelangelo]]. If you're a Catholic, spend Sunday at [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], the largest [[church]] in the world, during [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]]. | ||
To get to the Vatican, you must first enter the [[Italy|Italian]] capital | To get to the Vatican, you must first enter the [[Italy|Italian]] capital Rome, of which the Vatican is an enclave. It is easy to take the [[train]] from other cities in Italy, as well as other countries like [[Austria]]; if you're willing to take a domestic trip, [[Frecciarossa]] and [[Italo]] are your best bets. Flying into Rome is slightly more complex, as from [[Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport]], you'll have to take the [[Leonardo Express]] to [[Roma Termini railway station]]. | ||
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