Vatican City is the world’s smallest independent state and is popular worldwide for its beauty. Here are some of the most popular sites you must explore in Vatican City.
St. Peter’s Basilica
The magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City’s centerpiece. It was built from the 16th to the 18th century. The portico contains a statue of Constantine designed by Bernini and mosaic fragments by Giotto above its main door.
The Basilica has 100 tombs, approx. Within its campus. The overall design of this beautiful church is worth your visit.
Vatican Garden
This is one of the most beautiful gardens you can find in Rome. Here you can find an amalgamation of flowers, trees, and bushes that make Vatican Garden worth visiting. Most importantly, the garden isn’t crowded because of only a few daily reservations.
So, you can explore the place peacefully.
Museo Chiaramonti
A sculptor, Canova inaugurated Museo Chiaramonti in earlier 19th century. Thousand-odd friezes, reliefs, and sculptures are among the top highlights of the museum. It has Roman portrait’s numerous antique sculptures. This museum is full of ancient culture and art and joins the list of must-visit places in Vatican City.
Vatican Library
Vatican Library is one of the world’s oldest libraries. It features an amazing collection of historical texts. It contains approx. 1.1 million books, including 75,000 codices. Also, it works as a kind of research history for philosophy, science, law, and history.
So, this place is especially a must-explore place for researchers and readers.
Whenever you visit Vatican City, keep the abovementioned places on your bucket list.
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