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Monday, November 07, 2005
Skeleton Timekeeper

Skeleton and hourglass, monument of Pope Alexander VII. St. Peter's Basilica.
Labels: basilica, religious-art, vatican-city
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Poste Vaticane
The Vatican City is the smallest independent nation in the world. Despite its tiny size of 44 hectares (108.7 acres), it does have its own post office, fire brigade and police service.

Vatican City Post Box

Vatican City Post Box
Labels: post-box, vatican-city
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Swiss Guards - Vatican City
The Swiss Guard at the Vatican City has served the popes since the 1500s as the papal army.
Swiss Guard

Swiss Guards - Vatican City
Swiss Guard

Swiss Guards - Vatican City
Labels: swiss-guards, vatican-city
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