Residence of the Pope, the Vatican City is the world's smallest country. It occupies the site where Saint Peter was martyred and buried and draws millions of Roman Catholics pilgrims and tourists worldwide. Its sights are numerous and some of the greatest artists of all time have helped design its buildings and sculptures, including Michelangelo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Carlo Maderno. This gallery includes photo images of the following sights at the Vatican,
The monumental...
more »Residence of the Pope, the Vatican City is the world's smallest country. It occupies the site where Saint Peter was martyred and buried and draws millions of Roman Catholics pilgrims and tourists worldwide. Its sights are numerous and some of the greatest artists of all time have helped design its buildings and sculptures, including Michelangelo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Carlo Maderno. This gallery includes photo images of the following sights at the Vatican,
The monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro), the vast and breathtaking Saint Peters Basilica and its amazing sculptures and statues such as the Pieta found inside its interior. Panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican gardens from above Michelangelo's vast dome
There also are images of the nearby landmarks of Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo both built around 135 AD.
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