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Does Vatican City have a military enclave?

As Vatican City is an enclave within Italy, its military defence is provided by the Italian Armed Forces. However, there is no formal defence treaty with Italy, as Vatican City is a neutral state.

Which Vatican Secret Rooms are not visitable?

Enjoy easy access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica for an unforgettable experience. The Cabinet of the Masks, Gabinetto delle Maschere in Italian, is another one of the Vatican Secret Rooms not visitable on a normal entry or tour of the Vatican museums.

Does Vatican City have a military?

Vatican City has no armed forces of its own, although the Swiss Guard is a military corps of the Holy See responsible for the personal security of the Pope, and residents in the state. Soldiers of the Swiss Guard are entitled to hold Vatican City State passports and nationality.

Are the Vatican Secret rooms crowded?

Sometimes it can be very uncrowded because it's not on a typical walking itinerary through the museums. It's not one of the Vatican Secret Rooms but it's still a special place to visit. But there are some Vatican Secret Rooms you cannot visit on your own. You have to book a special tour to see them. What are the Vatican Secret Rooms?

Does Vatican City have a diplomatic service?

Vatican City State is a recognised national territory under international law, but it is the Holy See that conducts diplomatic relations on its behalf, in addition to the Holy See's own diplomacy, entering into international agreements in its regard. Vatican City thus has no diplomatic service of its own.

Who has legislative power in Vatican City?

However, according to the Fundamental Law of Vatican City State, "The Supreme Pontiff, sovereign of Vatican City State, has the fullness of legislative, executive, and judicial powers" for Vatican City. The pope delegates legislative authority for the state to the unicameral Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State.