Visiting the Vatican: The world's smallest independent state 3 Articles

by John Welford

Vatican City has to be the most unusual independent state in the world, apart from being the smallest. The much overused word "unique" is surely applicable here! It is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and t...read more

by Diana M.

One never thinks that a state as tiny as the Vatican would contain so many treasures. Its treasures include architectural marvels, artful masterpieces and the home of the most influential figure in the Catholic world the ...read more

by Keri Mobbs

The World's smallest independant state is Vatican City in Italy which has been the residence of the pope since the 5th century AD and no-one is ever born there! The Vatican is the government centre of the Roman Catholic...read more