Vatican City, the world’s smallest sovereign state

St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican has barely more than 100 acres of land and fewer than 1,000 residents, yet it holds so much political power, thanks to being the site of the Papal residence.

Not only that, but going into St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel… this was artistically a transcendent experience. I took 42 travelers here in the spring of 2023 while on an EF Tour of Greece and Italy.

My friend Mr. Green might or might not be one of “those” travelers that took photos inside the Sistine Chapel…Those will never appear here if so.

Ceiling fresco

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Tickets to the Vatican Museum