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What is the significance of Vatican City?

   One of the Most Sacred Places in All of Christendom
   A Symbol of Great History
   Unique Collection of Artistic and Architectural Masterpieces
   All the Above

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Answer: Vatican City is one of the most special and sacred places in all of Christendom and a symbol of great history and spirit of this religion. The small state has a unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces, which lie protected within its borders.

The center of the city-state is St Peter’s Basilica, alongside the double colonnade, the circular piazza, palaces and gardens. The basilica stands on top of the tomb of St Peter the Apostle, and it is the largest religious building in the world. It is a product of the combined geniuses of Raphael, Bramante, Michelangelo, Bernini and Maderno. The whole city-state of Vatican is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and there for significant for many reasons.

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ILLUSTRATED VATICAN CITY VIEWS ON POSTCARDS

Fountain of the Sacrament
St John's Tower
Fountain of the Vatican Gardens

View of the Apse of St Peter's
Apostolic Palace and St Damaso Court
Via delle Fondamenta and Borgia Tower
P42-P47 (1978)