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The Vatican is the seat of the Pope. This is the world’s
tiniest autonomous country. Despite the fact that it is less
than a square mile in size. The Vatican is dedicated to the
memory and tomb of St. Peter, the first Pope. The Piazza
San Pietro is built on the foundations of a Roman racecourse.
Except for St. Peter’s Square to the southeast, it is surrounded
by medieval and Renaissance walls (Piazza San Pietro).