Go on a pilgrimage to the Vatican

Although Vatican City is technically its own state inside Italy, you can only enter this landlocked region by first traveling to Rome. If you're in the area, you should surely stop by one of the world's most prominent religious sites, which is home to powerhouses like the Piazza San Pietro and St. Peter's Basilica. According to Catholic belief, it was created in the first century by Saints Peter and Paul and, through Petrine and Papal primacy, serves as the focal point of complete communion for Catholic Christians worldwide.

The Vatican City economy is sustained financially by gifts from the devout, the selling of postal stamps and souvenirs, museum entry fees, and the sale of publications. There are no taxes in Vatican City, and all purchases are duty-free. If you're in the area, you should surely stop by one of the world's most prominent religious sites, which is home to powerhouses like the Piazza San Pietro and St. Peter's Basilica. You can also take in the majesty of the Vatican Palace as well as the Sistine Chapel which features the Creation of Adam.

Location: West bank of the Tiber River