{"id":1841,"date":"2019-11-04T06:15:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T06:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=1841"},"modified":"2019-11-04T09:32:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T09:32:11","slug":"best-vatican-city-tours-through-the-facts-and-figures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/best-vatican-city-tours-through-the-facts-and-figures","title":{"rendered":"Best Vatican City Tours: Through the Facts and Figures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You must have always dreamt of the all-inclusive Vatican City tours<\/a> <\/strong>and trust me, you are not alone. With more than four million tourists checking into the city annually, Vatican City is a tourist hotspot. It is intriguing how the smallest independent city-state, which is also a country of its own, governed by the Pope, enjoys worldwide fame.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do\nyou know that the centre of Christianity is encompassed within a space no more\nthan 0.45 square kilometres? Fascinating really!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\nare some other facts about the sanctified city that would baffle you. So, stay tuned.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City and its History<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\nVatican City has been in existence since the times of Agrippina the Elder, who\nconstructed villas dating back to 14 B.C. However, it was only after the\nLateran Treaty of 1929, under the reign of Mussolini, that it came to existence\nas the modern city-state you see today.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nname \u201cVatican\u201d is influenced by the geographical location of the state, which is\nwhere the Vatican Hill lies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nheadquarters of the Roman Catholic Church is the throbbing heart of\nChristianity, which is an ecclesiastical state under the commandment of the\nPope. The Vatican City is thus, a unique example of a sacerdotal-monarchical\nstate, with the Pope at the helm. The official residence of the Pope is the\nApostolic Place, an enclave surrounded by Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the People<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you book the exclusive tours of the Vatican<\/a><\/strong>, you will realize that the state has a handful of residents, most of who are among the clergy. The total number of inhabitants would be1000-odd people. The Papal Swiss guards, distinguished by their colourful uniforms are one of the oldest military troops and are residents of the Vatican City State. The sole responsibility of these guards is the security of the Pope and his residence, the Apostolic Palace.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nmajority of people who work in the Vatican aren\u2019t considered as citizens. In\nfact, the state confirmed only 600 residents in the year 2011. You cannot\ntechnically have a Vatican nationality because no one can\nbe born here due to the unavailability of hospitals. Nationality of the country\nof Vatican is only through naturalization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the figures might lure you to expect a tranquil visit of the Holy See, the Vatican City is not the quietest of places in Rome. However, opting for the Vatican Tours<\/a> <\/strong>will not fail to offer you a unique experience with our handpicked English speaking guides to help you enjoy your experience to the fullest. We\u2019ve also carefully lined up the exquisite Tours of the Roman Forum<\/a> <\/strong>if you\u2019ve already been to the Vatican. Our breathtaking Tours of the Colosseum<\/a> <\/strong> also offer a great all-round experience for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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