Book description
Learn about the history of The Vatican in Rome with iMinds Travel's
insightful fast knowledge series. Although a tiny city- state, the
Vatican City boasts many cultural and religious gems in its small
boundaries. It s famous for being the smallest country in the world, at
less than 50 hectares, or 120 acres. And its permanent population is
less than 1000 people. But it is home to the Sistine Chapel, St Peter s
Basilica, ten museums and many lush gardens! And as the world centre of
the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican is a place of enormous interest
to pilgrims and art lovers the world over. The Vatican City sits
comfortably inside the city of Rome and exists solely as a Catholic hub.
Pope Symmachus was the first to establish a fixed papal residence in the
Vatican in about 500. And since 1377 it has been the pope s official
residence. Governed by different laws, the Vatican has always been set
apart from the rest of Italy. And it was granted its status as an
independent state in 1929, after 68 years of leaders trying
unsuccessfully to incorporate it into the Kingdom of Italy. Benito
Mussolini gave Pope Pius XI authority over the Vatican City and today
the pope is still in charge. The Vatican City is considered a theocracy.
This means that God is recognised as the supreme ruler. iMinds will tell
you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series,
transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for
discover on route to your destination. iMinds brings targeted knowledge
to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your
mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds unique fast-learning
products have been praised in the Financial Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb
Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many others.. the future of
general knowledge acquisition. Learn about the history of The Vatican
in Rome with iMinds Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. Although
a tiny city- state, the Vatican City boasts many cultural and religious
gems in its small boundaries. It s famous for being the smallest country
in the world, at less than 50 hectares, or 120 acres. And its permanent
population is less than 1000 people. But it is home to the Sistine
Chapel, St Peter s Basilica, ten museums and many lush gardens! And as
the world centre of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican is a place of
enormous interest to pilgrims and art lovers the world over. The Vatican
City sits comfortably inside the city of Rome and exists solely as a
Catholic hub. Pope Symmachus was the first to establish a fixed papal
residence in the Vatican in about 500. And since 1377 it has been the
pope s official residence. Governed by different laws, the Vatican has
always been set apart from the rest of Italy. And it was granted its
status as an independent state in 1929, after 68 years of leaders trying
unsuccessfully to incorporate it into the Kingdom of Italy. Benito
Mussolini gave Pope Pius XI authority over the Vatican City and today
the pope is still in charge. The Vatican City is considered a theocracy.
This means that God is recognised as the supreme ruler. iMinds will tell
you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series,
transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for
discover on route to your destination. iMinds brings targeted knowledge
to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your
mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds unique fast-learning
products have been praised in the Financial Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb
Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many others.. the future of
general knowledge acquisition.
