A sovereign state within Rome, Vatican City is home to centuries of religious history, breathtaking architecture, and masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
The Holy City. The Vatican is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and the papal residence built over the tomb of St. Peter. Inside the Vatican City is more history and artwork than you can find in almost any city in the world. Inside are 11 Vatican Museums, the restored Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Gardens.
