"Veiled Vatican" Vatican City by ayesh

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With the St. Peter basilica as it´s best known feature the Vatican is considered the holy city of the world for catholisicm, and is under the authority of the pope.
It comprises St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Square, the Vatican and the Vatican Gardens. It has its own railway station, its own newspaper, radio station, post office and of course immense archives and countless pieces of art.
Only 500 true inhabitants it has. And one can enter through just 3 gates, all guarded by the Swiss Guards.
For most visitors, however, most parts of the Vatican City will always stay a mistery. Not invisible she is, but veiled. It is absolutely worth lifting the tip of the veil and peek under it.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The largest concentration of art I have ever seen...
Cons:Even in November there are só many visitors!
In a nutshell:Overwhelming decorations and pure splendour; even if you´re not really into it all.

Last visit to Vatican City: Nov 2002
Intro Updated Feb 5, 2003
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St. Peter´s basilica Things to Do (2)

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dinhyen Aug 15, 2003 at 9:09 PM

Thank you Ayesha for lifting the veil and giving us a sneak peek :) Your little friend is becoming very good :)
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tini58de May 20, 2003 at 2:34 AM

excellent information and fantastic pictures in the travellogue! I want to see it myself for sure one day!!