How large is Vatican City?

The Vatican City is very small. It is roughly 110 acres surrounded by the city of Rome. It is the smallest country in the world and is also a city. The residents of this city number around 800. This makes it also the smallest populated city in the world. This small country has a rich, long history apart from the Holy See which is a different area altogether and should not be confused with the Vatican City.

How long have the Popes been in residence in the Vatican City?

The Vatican City was not always the residence of the Pope and his administration. For many years Popes governed other regions and at one time held a large portion of Italy’s peninsula. That was until the mid 19th century when the rulers of Italy began to take over portions of the papal estates. Up until the mid 19th century many of the Popes ruled from the Lateran Palace, the Quirinal Palace and even at Avignon, France. In 1929 the Pope and his cabinet came to reside at the Vatican City courtesy of the treaty signed between King Victor Emmanuel III and Pope Pius XI.

What is the culture of Vatican City like?

Vatican City culture is incredible. There are enough museums and buildings to satisfy any tourist’s urge for culture and education. You can visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel where you can view some of the world’s greatest artists in history. The Vatican Library houses millions of books from throughout history. If you go to the Vatican City you cannot miss the spire located in the middle of the circus. It is the site where Saint Peter was supposedly crucified.

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