Vatikanischen

Vatikanischen is the German adjective relating to Vatican City. Vatican City, officially the State of the Vatican City, is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. It is the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population. The Vatican City State was established by the Lateran Treaty in 1929. It is the temporal seat of the Holy See, which is the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome. The Pope is the head of state of Vatican City and the head of the Catholic Church.

The Vatican City is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Apostolic Palace, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel, which contains Michelangelo's famous frescoes. These sites are significant religious and cultural landmarks, attracting millions of pilgrims and tourists annually. The Vatican City has its own postal service, radio station, and television center. Its economy is primarily supported by contributions from Catholics worldwide and tourism revenue. The official languages are Italian and Latin, though many other languages are spoken by residents and visitors. The Vatikanischen Museums house an extensive collection of art and artifacts amassed by the popes throughout centuries. The Sistine Chapel is renowned for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo and the Last Judgment fresco on the altar wall. The Vatican City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.