Just 0.44 km² in area, Vatican City is the world's smallest country. Yes, it is definitely a country and we are most definitely counting it as one. However after our visit, we are quite convinced that in no way is it a city.
We began at the Vatican museums, which have an amazing collection of Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and contemporary art. Top right is Raphael's "The School of Athens" which shows all the Greek philosophers hanging out.
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling (right) between 1508-1512 and the fresco, "The Last Jusgement" (left) between 1536-1541. It was rather spectacular and obviously the photos below don't do his work justice.
Just in case, you were thinking of stealing all of those paintings, be warned. Firstly, frescoes are notoriously challenging to steal. And secondly, you must get past the Swiss Guards.
St. Peter's Square, at the centre of which is a 4,400 year old Egyptian obelisk.
St. Peter's Basilica, famous for being the basilica of St. Peter.
St. Peter's Chair.
The view from the top of the country, in which you can see all of the country (and some of Rome).
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