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`Interesting Facts about Vatican City’<\/p>\n
Even though it’s been sometime since I visited the Vatican City, this awe inspiring place is unforgettable. Couldn’t refrain from sharing my experiences of a trip to a world-renowned center of spirituality and spectacular artwork in this write-up `Interesting Facts about Vatican City.’ Though the smallest `country\u2019 in the world, it\u2019s impact is profound. Isn’t it unbelievable that a place with an area of 0.44 sq km, can be considered a sovereign state?\u00a0 But that\u2019s what Vatican City, lying within the capital of Italy, Rome is. A country that doesn’t require a passport to get into and is at a walkable distance from another European city!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Interesting Facts about Vatican City<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>St. Peters Basilica, Vatican Museum, within which is the Sistine Chapel are the main attractions of this holy place.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>It is overwhelming to be here – not just the crowds but the divine atmosphere that pervades! The exquisite architecture is enamoring.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You have to first cross the Vatican Museum to reach the Sistine Chapel. Beautifully frescoed ceilings and ethereal aura of the Chapel is credited to Michaelangelo’s artistic craftmanship. Depictions of the creation of man by the hand of God is jaw dropping. I haven’t seen anything quite like the Sistine Chapel. Unique and very impressive. Even though you feel like spending more time here, to absorb the peaceful, sacred atmosphere. You can stay only for a limited duration, before being asked to proceed forward.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSistine Chapel\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n