Vatican

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of Vatican City

Vatican City has no administrative divisions.It could be considered an administrative division of Rome, but because it is its own country it is (mostly) administratively independent of Rome.

SHORT INFORMATION

Vatican City - Religion

Almost all of Vatican City's little more than 800 citizens either live inside the Vatican's walls or serve in the Holy See's diplomatic corps in embassies (called "nunciatures"; a papal ambassador is a "nuncio") around the world.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

The Culture of Holy See (Vatican City State)

The Vatican is home to priceless art. The Renaissance was very much alive in Florence, Italy; however artists were commissioned by the clergy and even the pope himself to make masterpieces for the Church. Architects as well like Bernini contributed so much to the rich culture and design of the Vatican.