The Vatican City gets its own recognition not only because it is the smallest independent city state in the world, but also because it is one of the most influential, thanks to the Pope. A must-see location within Vatican City is the Apostolic Palace, where the Pope himself resides. This contains the most famous chapel of Rome, the Sistine Chapel, whose beautiful frescoes lining the ceiling and walls and is believed to be Michelangelo’s most significant achievement as a painter. The Vatican Museums should be also on your list. Here, you’ll get a grand tour of the Vatican Gardens and other treasures that the city holds dear, including some of the most famous art on the planet.