Vatican City is a popular destination for tourists, especially Christians wishing to see the pope or practice their faith.
The main tourist attractions in Vatican City include the Basilica of St. Peter, Saint Peter's Square, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Raphael Rooms.[1]
Pilgrims will most often visit Vatican City at special moments in the liturgical year, such as Christmas or Easter, or during important periods such as the proclamation of a holy year or the funeral and election of a pope.
Tourism is the one of the principal sources of revenue in the economy of Vatican City.
Tourism is the main cause of the Vatican's unusually high crime rate: tourists are blamed for various minor thefts and incidents. [2]
References
- ^ "Rome tourism — Vatican City". Traveleurope. http://www.traveleurope.it/guides/italy/rome/vatican_city.php. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ BBC article
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