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Although it covers less than 1 sq km in Rome, Vatican City (The Holy See) is a sovereign state Governed by the Pope. Vatican City is the center of Catholicism and this small slice of the city is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world. The churches and palaces stand on a foundation that is steeped in history. The center is the St. Peter’s Basilica, with double colonnade and a roundabout at the front and further surrounded by palaces and gardens.
