The Vatican became an independent country in 1929 with the signing of the Lateran Treaty by Pope Pius XI and Benito Mussolini. Prior to that it was part of the city of Rome, Italy.
For a history of Vatican City, click on this link.
There are many buildings in Vatican City so you need to narrow things down a bit.
Gilles Routhier has written: 'Vatican II' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Influence, Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965) 'Receptins De Vatican II'
The Second Vatican Council was only held fifty years ago, in the Church's history, that is practically overnight. The influence of the Second Vatican Council will not be able to be evaluated for another 50 to 100 years.
Try clicking on this link. There you will find a map showing the location of the Vatican as well as a lengthy story about the Vatican and its history.
E. E. Y. Hales has written: 'Revolution and Papacy, 1769-1846' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History 'History' -- subject(s): History, Study and teaching 'The First Vatican Council' -- subject(s): Vatican Council (1st : 1869-1870)
Pope Nicholas III started the Vatican Palace near St Peters Basilica. for the history of the palace go to: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15276b.htm ., the online Catholic Encyclopedia.
Many things. Culture, food, ancient civilization History - religious reasons as the Vatican is there
ANSWER No they are not the only country as ancient Athens & the vatican did aswell !
It is rich in history and culture. The Vatican is central to Catholicism.
There is no Vatican Island. However, the Vatican is an 'island' in the middle of the city of Rome.
Michael M. Winter has written: 'A Concordance to the Peshitta Version of Ben Sira (Monographs of the Peshitta Institute Leiden , No 2)' 'Saint Peter and the Popes' -- subject(s): Papacy, History 'What ever happened to Vatican II?' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Church history, History, Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965)