Roma
• Account of the Papal States with 55 million square feet of buildings, churches and playgrounds.
• Oneof the historical research centers in the world. It has about 150,000 documents, more than 630 different file funds, an extension of about 65 linear miles of shelves that reach to cover some eighthundred years of history.
• Independent since 1929 by the Lateran Treaty, and the ruler is the Pope. It is located in the western city of Rome. Has own currency and stamps, and the language is Latinand Italian. The name comes from the Vatican that her predictions were made. In 1984 it was declared World Heritage.
• BASILICA DI SAN PIETRO
It is the most important and largest basilica inChristendom, and the center of the Catholic world. It can accommodate 60,000 people.
• PIAZZA SAN PIETRO DI *
It is one of the most monumental places of the world. Built in 1656 by Bernini, isellipal in shape with two large semi-, formed by 284 gigan Doric columns and 88 pillars, topped by 140 statues.
• C U P U L A
It is the work of Michelangelo, and is one of the most majesarchitectural of all time. Is 137.50 m. high and 42.45 m. in diameter.
• HOLY DOOR
Five bronze doors give access into the Basilica.
• CHAPEL OF SAN PEDRO
Next to the cay of Berninibuilt in 1633
• LIST OF POTATOES
Inside the Basilica, there is this wall that is the registration of all the popes who have been, from St. Peter to John Paul II, indicating the year in whichacceded to the papacy.
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Since 1377 is the official residence of the Popes, with 1,400 rooms, chambers and chapels in an area of 55,000 m2
• to see the main thing,and all morning to see everything as a whole. Inside is a self-service restaurant with quite acceptable.
There are many museums, including: Gregorian Egyptian Museum, Museum Chiaramonti, Museo...
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