Visiting Vatican: Uncovering Vast Treasures in the World’s Smallest Sovereign State
It is quite easy to overlook the fact that within Rome’s territory there exist another county, an independent state—the Vatican. As an entity, Vatican houses numerous works of art, architectural marvels and of course, the most influential figure in Roman Catholicism, the Pope.
Before anything else, each and everyone should take into account the significance of the Vatican and what it represents. It is only appropriate that reverence be given towards the place and its inhabitants. It does not matter whether you are a devotee or not, Catholic or otherwise, even if the place posts no religious value to you, you should at least exercise common courtesy.
St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro)
Once you enter the piazza, you will find yourself in an entirely different world. The fa
