Rome is one of the most visited countries in the world, and a tour to Rome is incomplete without seeing the majestic Vatican City. It may be a small city, but in terms of history, it has so much to offer. With all sorts of contemporary art pieces, a walk around the Vatican museums will put … Read more
The papal state of Vatican is the smallest country in the world, with some 600 citizens actively living inside of its walls. This is a special place for many reasons. It is the center of the Catholic faith, a unique place compared to other countries of the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It … Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica This marvelous building in the Vatican was designed by Michelangelo, Donato Bramante, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and therefore, it is the most renowned work of the Renaissance architecture movement as well as the largest church in the world. Although it is not the mother church of the Catholic faith nor … Read more
Throughout history, various peoples have tried to build shrines and other similar building to various deities and thus express the veneration to them and their religion. This has been present throughout history and it was most prominent in Christianity and from the time when it became recognized as the official religion in the Roman Empire. … Read more
The Vatican is one of the most mysterious and interesting places in the world. The reason for this lies in the fact that it is not only a city that is also a state but it is also a city and a state which is located in another city, i.e. in Rome. Apart from this, … Read more
