The construction of the Colosseum was very much a symbolic gesture to create a clear distinction between Vespasian and his predecessor, Nero.
The Vatican Museums is important historical artefacts and works of art in the world. Originally the site of the Vatican Museums was used for papal palaces.
Anyone who visits Rome should reserve time to experience the Best Places to Visit in the Vatican, which we cover in our destination guide for the Holy See.
Take time to see the Vatican Museums, as they contain unimaginable treasures of civilization, as well those of the Catholic faith. In addition, be sure to see St. Peter's Basilica and its famous Square.
Although surrounded by Rome, the Vatican is an independent state that was established under the Lateran Treaties of 1929 (see our section on country facts on the Vatican for more information).