Vatican City
History
The Papal States began as a territorial power in central Italy.
The Kingdom of Italy captured Rome, ending Papal States rule.
The Lateran Treaty created Vatican City as a sovereign state.
A revised concordat updated relations between Italy and the Holy See.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionSouthern Europe (Holy See)
LanguageItalian, Latin
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- St. Peter's Basilica: The world's largest church, designed by Michelangelo and Bernini.
- Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo's ceiling fresco remains the most visited artwork on Earth.
- Vatican Museums: One of the world's richest museum collections, housed in papal palaces.
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Vatican CityPlanning questions
What is Vatican City known for?St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums.
What is the capital?Vatican City.
Which language is useful?Italian, Latin.
When is the national day?22 February.
Upcoming events
Chair of Saint Peter22 Feb 2027 ยท Vatican CityNo future Vatican City-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Roman pasta
WineKnown for
St. Peter's BasilicaBernini.Sistine ChapelVatican MuseumsCapital cityLocal food
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