Asia
๐ฎ๐ณ India - Hyderabad
๐ฎ๐ณ India - Mumbai
๐ฎ๐ณ India - Pune
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore
๐ฆ๐ช United Emirates - Dubai
Europe
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria - Varna
๐จ๐พ Cyprus - Paphos
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic - Prague
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark - Copenhagen and Legoland
๐ฌ๐ง England - London
๐ซ๐ท France - Paris and EuroDisney
๐ฌ๐ช Georgia - Batumi
๐ฉ๐ช Germany - Berlin
๐ฌ๐ท Greece - Northern Greece
๐ญ๐บ Hungary - Budapest
๐ฎ๐น Italy - Rome
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands - Amsterdam
๐ต๐ฑ Poland - Warsaw
๐ท๐ด Romania
๐ท๐ธ Serbia - Belgrade
๐ช๐ธ Spain - Barcelona
๐ช๐ธ Spain - Madrid and Warner Park
North America
๐จ๐ฆ Canada - Niagara Falls
๐จ๐ฆ Canada - Toronto
๐บ๐ธ United States - Boston
๐บ๐ธ United States - Las Vegas
๐บ๐ธ United States - New York
- Size and Area
- Covers only 0.44 square kilometers (44 hectares), making it the smallest country in the world.
- Population
- Home to around 800 people, most of whom are clergy, members of religious orders, Swiss Guards, or other workers.
- Government
- Operates as an ecclesiastical state, with the Pope serving as its sovereign leader.
- Governed by a unique political structure that combines religious and secular authority.
- Famous Landmarks:
- St. Peter's Basilica: One of the holiest and largest churches in the world.
- Sistine Chapel - Renowned for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo, including the iconic "Creation of Adam."
- Vatican Museums: Houses one of the richest art collections in the world, including works by Raphael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
- Independence:
- became an independent state in 1929 under the Lateran Treaty signed with Italy.
- Swiss Guard:
- The colorful and iconic Swiss Guard serves as the Vatican’s military and ceremonial guard.
- Significance:
- The Vatican is the center of the Catholic Church, home to the Pope, and a global pilgrimage site for millions of Catholics.
The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) is one of the most famous and stunning fountains in the world, located in the heart of Rome. It is a masterpiece of Baroque art and has become a symbol of the city. The fountain stands at the intersection of three streets, which is why it is called "Trevi," derived from "tre vie" (three streets in Italian).
After its use as an entertainment venue, the Colosseum served various purposes over the centuries, including housing, workshops, and a fortress. Though damaged by earthquakes and looting, it remains an iconic symbol of Rome and the Roman Empire.
In 1980, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2007 it was named one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. After extensive renovations, the hypogeum (underground passages) opened to visitors in 2021, revealing the space where gladiators and animals were kept before battles.
It is one of Rome’s top tourist destinations, so it’s recommended to arrive early to avoid long lines.
