No, the only tourist area in the Vatican that is closed at the death of a pope and election of a new one would be the Sistine Chapel.
St. Peter's is located in Vatican City, Rome. You can visit it and located within the Vatican is 4 museums, the pope apartment, and the Sistine Chapel.
The College of Cardinals began electing the pope in the year 1059
Vatican City is the home of the Pope. His home is close to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the Vatican City.
There is no charge to visit Vatican City. There is an admission charge to some of the museums, however. Individuals are responsible for paying their own transportation costs to reach Rome, however.
The pope is the ruler of Vatican City (which is a country).
The Pope lives in the Vatican in Vatican City.
The Pope lives in the Vatican. In 2014 that would be Pope Francis.
The process of electing a pope has been the same for hundreds of years. Soon after the pope dies a conclave is called and all eligible and able cardinals arrive in Vatican City and are locked away in the Sistene Chapel until they vote and agree on a successor.
The area is not a "city", but it is within Rome. The only part people are allowed into is St. Peter's and the museums. The major parts are reserved for the pope and other church officals.Clarification:People get around the Vatican on foot.
Pope John XXIII called for Vatican 2.
All cardinals under the age of 80 are responsible for electing the pope.
In the Vatican, you can view Pope Saint John Paul II, who is commemorated with various statues and displays, including his tomb in St. Peter's Basilica. His legacy is celebrated through numerous artifacts and exhibitions that showcase his impact on the Catholic Church and the world. Additionally, the Vatican Museums feature artworks and historical documents related to his papacy.