Vatican City
Southern Region
The landlocked sovereign city-state within the city of Rome, Italy
The Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. The Vatican City is home of the Pope of the Roman Catholic Churches. Even though Vatican City is small it has many churches. Vatican City has many creative Churches and Museums.
Pictures of Vatican City
Tourist Attractions
St.Peters Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica dome was completed in 1626. St. Peters Basilica was designed by Michelangelo. St. Peter's Basilica is a Late Renaissance church located within Vatican City.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo was completed in 139 A.D. Castel Sant'Angelo was Designed by the Ancient Romans. Castel Sant'Angelo is for Mausoleum. The Castel Sant'Angelo was Originally made for Roman Emperor Hadrian and his family.
Vatican City History
The Vatican City was considered a country in 1929. The ruler Of the Vatican City is the Pope who is also the Ruler of Catholic Roman Churches. There has been 265 Popes. In history there has only been one Pope that has resigned other than for medical Issues, which was in 2013. During the Italian unification the Vatican City was Apart of Italy. On May 13th 1981 the first Assassination attempt on a Pope in modern days. Vatican City is the Smallest Country and least populated country.
Holidays
March 13th-Anniversery of when Pope Francis was elected-He is the Pope and important to all Roman Catholic Churches
January 6th- Epiphany- A Christian Festival commemorating the manifestation of Christ
February 11th- Lateran Treaty Day- The Day Vatican City became its separate Country and signed a treaty
Foods
Pizza alla Romana
Thin crusted, crunchy white pizza, served brushed only with olive oil and flavored with rosemary.
Pasta cacio e pepe
Pasta in a creamy olive oil, pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce.
Pajata
Baby lamb intestines cooked in tomato sauce, also served as topping for pasta
Famous People
Pope Francis
Latest Pope
Pope Benedict XVI
First Pope to retire without a medical reason.
John Paul II
A Turkish Terrorist tried to assassinate him but he failed and then later when he recovered he forgave him.
Language
The official language of the Vatican City is Italian.
Five phrases that you should know are:
Ciao-hi
Benvenuto-Welcome
Buona sera-Good Evening
Buongiorno- Good morning
Come stai-How are you
Transportation
Nearest Airport-Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Rome- 2 miles and you can take a car, bus, or walk
Frascati- 14 miles and you can take a car, bus, or walk
Monterotondo- 17 miles and you can take a car, bus, or walk
Emily Inda
I have a family of four, a younger brother, mom, dad and me. Next year I will be going to Italy, Vatican City, and Ireland. We will be spending 2 weeks there for my grandma and grandpas anniversary.