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The Gallery of Maps [1] (Italian: Galleria delle carte geografiche) is a gallery located on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican containing a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.
The Ricciolo d'Italia is about three meters wide. The Ricciolo d'Italia originates near the Porta Angelica on the boundary that follows the Leonine Wall to just before the Bernini colonnade in St. Peter's Square, where a small part of Italian territory creeps into Vatican territory, separating it into two parts, just behind the right arm of the colonnade itself. [3]
Map of Vatican City. The geography of Vatican City is unique due to the country's position as an urban, landlocked enclave of Rome, Italy.With an area of 49 hectares (120 acres; 0.49 square kilometres), [a] and a border with Italy of 3.5 km (2.2 mi), it is the world's smallest independent state.
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Vatican City State has no military, but resident within it is the Swiss Guard. A Swiss Guard. Military in Vatican City. Command Commander-in-chief: Christoph Graf; Forces — Vatican City lies within Rome, the capital of Italy, and therefore defense is the responsibility of Italy. Army of Vatican City: none, see Military in Vatican City; Army ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 19 February 2025. Enclaved Holy See's independent city-state This article is about the city-state in Europe. For the city-state's government, see Holy See. Vatican City State Stato della Città del Vaticano (Italian) Status Civitatis Vaticanae (Latin) Flag Coat of arms Anthem: Inno e Marcia Pontificale ...
Pages in category "Italy–Vatican City border crossings" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. P.
The Vatican Observatory (Specola Vaticana) is an astronomical research and educational institution supported by the Holy See.Originally based in the Roman College of Rome, it now has headquarters and laboratory at the summer residence of the Pope in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, and an observatory at the Mount Graham International Observatory in the United States.