Which city is called City of Popes?
Rome
Rome – City of the popes | Britannica.
Which city is Viterbo?
Viterbo, city, Lazio (Latium) region, central Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Cimini Mountains, northwest of Rome. Of Etruscan origin, the town was taken by the Romans about 310 bc.
What is Viterbo known for?
Viterbo is a medieval gem just one hour north of Rome near Lago di Bolsena. It is best known for being the seat of the papacy for two decades during the 13th century and for hosting the longest papal election (or conclave) in the history of the Catholic Church during this time, lasting nearly three years.
What mini state is home to the pope?
Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. Vatican City is governed as an absolute monarchy with the pope at its head.
What is Vatican City known for?
Within Vatican City are religious and cultural sites such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums. They feature some of the world’s most famous paintings and sculptures.
Who owns Vatican City?
Vatican City
| Vatican City State Status Civitatis Vaticanae (Latin) Stato della Città del Vaticano (Italian) | |
|---|---|
| Religion | Christianity (Catholicism) (official religion) |
| Government | Unitary Christian theocratic elective absolute monarchy |
| • Sovereign entity | Holy See |
| • Sovereign | Francis |
What is the Vatican City?
Vatican City, in full State of the Vatican City, Italian Stato della Città del Vaticano, ecclesiastical state, seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave in Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the world’s smallest fully independent nation-state.
Why is Vatican City so famous?
The Vatican remains the home of the pope and the Roman Curia, and the spiritual center for some 1.2 billion followers of the Catholic Church. The world’s smallest independent nation-state, it covers 109 acres within a 2-mile border, and possesses another 160 acres of holdings in remote locations.