Vatican City - History

History

Vatican City *
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Country Holy See
Type Cultural
Criteria i, ii, iv, vi
Reference 286
Region ** Europe
Inscription history
Inscription 1984
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List
** Region as classified by UNESCO

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