Vatican City
Vatican City
- Safety rating
- 8.8/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for milder weather and lighter crowds.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
The world's smallest sovereign state and the spiritual center of the Catholic Church, Vatican City is an unparalleled treasury of art and architecture. St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, and the vast Vatican Museums draw millions of pilgrims and visitors.
Top attractions
Visit St. Peter's Basilica, climb the dome, and tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Getting around
The entire enclave is explored on foot, with Rome's Ottaviano metro station nearby.