Vatican City
Vatican City is the world's smallest independent state and the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church. Home to the Pope and some of the world's most magnificent religious art and architecture.
Year-round, but spring and fall are most pleasant
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters
Italian, Latin
Central European Time (CET)
Center of Catholicism
Vatican City serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church, home to the Pope and the Holy See. It represents the continuity of the Church founded by St. Peter and maintains the traditions of 2,000 years of Christianity.
Papal Authority
As the residence of the Pope, Vatican City is the source of papal teachings, encyclicals, and spiritual guidance for over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. It symbolizes the unity of the Catholic Church and its mission to spread the Gospel.