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Città Del Vaticano
Vatican –the holy city for every Roman Catholic is the smallest country of the world fortified by walls on four sides, it is located on the western part of Rome across the Tiber River.
The major attraction of the city is the St. Peter’s Basilica which is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and is the biggest church of the world.
La Pieta, the remarkable signed statue by Michelangelo’s is another major attraction. The roof top and the dome provide an excellent view of the city of Rome.
The Vatican Museum attracts tourists with its priceless collection across the history of time. Inside the Museum Sistine Chapel is particularly famous for Michelangelo’s unique ceiling painting.
Other attractions include the Grottos, Piazza San Pietro, Castel Sant’angelo and the Swiss Guards of the pope.
Vatican being a religious city, shopping items mainly includes religious paraphernalia as well, statues, prayer cards, and even picture postcards as well as sovereign stamps of the state of Vatican can be brought as memorabilia.