Founded in 1929, the Vatican is both the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church as well as the smallest nation in the world. The Pope lives here along with 450 citizens. Security is provided by the Swiss Guard (boldly striped uniform designed by Michelangelo).
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Swiss Guards
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Basillica of Saint Peter is the largest church in the world; it contains 800 pillars and 44 altars.
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Basillica of Saint Peter
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Michelangelo's Pieta: masterpiece; completed in 1499 by Michelangelo.
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Michelangelo's Pieta
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Gilded Bronze Baldachin; completed in 1632 by Bernini.
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Gilded Bronze Baldachin
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