"The Smallest Sovereign State" Vatican City by rmlopez74

Vatican City Travel Guide: 1,268 reviews and 3,883 photos

Say hi to the guy in the pointy hat for me...

Let me begin by saying I am not Catholic. (Hence my semi-irreverent comment about the Pope and the pointy hat) But you don't have to be to enjoy the beauty and opulence of Vatican City. If you are ever in Rome, you have to stop by.

Hey, don't I know that guy

That's the Popes window over on the right...

The two windows all the way to the right are the Pope's private quarters. I tried to get him to invite me up for a drink, but he wasn't having any.

For a little soveriegn state...

Pillars along the collonade

It is actually quite large. The colonnade is enourmous, encircling the entire courtyard. The pillars are massive, I got dizzy taking this picture.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The art and history
Cons:Seat of Catholicism

Last visit to Vatican City: May 2005
Intro Updated May 28, 2006
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Reviews (4)

Don't Neglect the Courtyard Off The Beaten Path (1)

With so much to see in Vatican City, most simply make a bee-line toward St. Peters or the Sistine. But don't neglect the... more travel advice

Don't Mess with the Swiss Guard Local Customs (1)

As nice as the guys in the colorful outfits look, the really aren't there for your personal amusement. They are actual... more travel advice

Altar of St. Peter (without flash, kinda blurry) - Vatican City

Inside St. Peters Basilica Things to Do (2)

The exterior of St. Peters is in itself a work of art. But that is nothing compared with what you see when you enter.... more travel advice

For the Stone Temple Pilots Fans Things to Do (2)

If you are an STP fan, you have to come here. The rest of you won't understand even remotely what I am talking about.... more travel advice

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goingsolo Jun 8, 2006 at 5:41 PM

Interesting page. The interior is beautiful
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Sue08080 May 26, 2006 at 11:50 AM

Great photos and tips, Roger. The Vatican certainly is impressive, isn't it?