Vatican city, the home base of the Catholic Church. A country of about 1000 people and the place where the Pope lives. Do not let the name confuse you, it’s actually a country.
Although, it’s not recognized by the United Nations as an actual country; Vatican city is self-governed. Besides speaking Italian, the Pope’s home is not apart of Italy nor Rome; even if it’s in the middle of Italy’s capital.
Entering this country feels more like an airport than immigration. You have to go through a metal detector. If someone acts up, they will have to deal with these guys.
To be honest, these guards I think are just for show. They aren’t really frightening nor to be taken seriously. Just look at those colors!
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. Much love!! Have an awesome weekend and stay healthy! Next time we will be exploring more of Vatican city.
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I wouldn’t mess with those guards 😉
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Haha I probably won’t either
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Wow pics are so satisfying.. Once in a lifetime should visit this place.
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Yes, they should
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Great post! 😊 I was in Vatican two days ago and I think everyone should visit it
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Yes!! There’s so much history. Thank you for stopping by
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I didn’t realize the Vatican was not technically part of Rome. I’ll have to definitely check it out on my trip there. Any other recommendations for the city?
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Yes I was surprised as well. Definitely stop by and check the Sistine chapel. Im going to be posting about that next.
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Just the same, the guard do seem capable.
Great photos and story!
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Nice, short and crisp, yet thought and curiosity evoking. Loved the pictures 🙂 .
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Thank you for stopping by! Hope you have or had an awesome day!!
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Well it was not a bad day but still need a lot of rest to recover from weekend rides.
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I’ve been there! It was beautiful.
I went there with a choir to sing in for a mass. Went in from a side door with a staff working there to greet us. We got to sing in the background and listen to the pope preach. It was a unique and once in a lifetime experience.
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That’s so awesome!! I wish I was able to do that. Was it in front of the st. Peter’s square?
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No it was during the mass, inside the church Like the main worshiip place. I still remember the old wooden benches that we sit on, facing tourists that were at the mass while the preacher stands in front of us.
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That’s really cool. I think I have been there. It was right infront of everything.
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St. Pete’s Square was awesome. It was so chill, the wind was 10/10.
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Did you get to meet the Pope or no?
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I think so, but only during the mass. We left early before the mass is finished
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Nice! Still an experience to always to remember
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You have traveled to a lot of places. How do you do that?
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At first, I just worked and saved up to travel. Afterwards, I started a business on traveling and all went from there
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I aspire to travel to that many places 🙂
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I hope you go to all those places 😁
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Seems like an interesting place. ^^ What is there for you to do there though? Is it mainly for sight-seeing? And do the guards by any chance act as police throughout the country? XD
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Lmao they are just there for show. In case someone wants to talk to the Pope I guess. Not much to do actually. Just looking at churches and get an awesome view of rome
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I loved reading your post about this fascinating place! Nicely done. ❤️🦋🌀
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Thank you so much for stopping by 😁
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Nice photos! It’ll be a blessing to visit the place one day with my family. It’s free to dream; for it to come true would even be better.
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