Vatican City Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781505732641)

Covering an area of only 110 acres adjacent to Rome, Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It is known for being the residence of the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and the global head of the Catholic Church. This city-state is a walled enclave completely surrounded by the city of Rome. Only 842 people reside in the Vatican but it attracts over 5.5 million visitors every year given its historic, religious, and architectural significance. The Vatican not only appeals to Catholics across the world but to travelers from all backgrounds making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is the only country in the world which is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vatican City - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - One Day in Vatican City - St Peter's Square - St Peter's Basilica - Sistine Chapel - Vatican Museums - Vatican Gardens - Vatican Library - Swiss Guard - Papal Palaces - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Relais Vatican View - Hotel Joli - Hotel Giuggioli - Twentyone Hotel - Best Western Hotel Spring House - Places to Eat - Ristorante Hoi - Siciliainbocca - Insalata Ricca - Snack Bar - Ristorante dei Musei Vaticani - Places to Shop - Vatican Gift - Savelli Religious - Piazza Risorgimento - Piazza di Spagna - Antique Shopping in Vatican City

Author: Kimberly Thornton
ISBN-10: 1505732646
ISBN-13: 9781505732641
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/25/2014
Pages: 38
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.08d