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The towering walls of Vatican City weren’t just for show—they were built for survival. In the 9th century, after repeated Saracen raids, Pope Leo IV fortified St. Peter’s Basilica and the surrounding Christian community. What started as protection became the boundary of the smallest—and one of the most powerful—independent city-states in the world. Discover the untold secrets of the Vatican: from hidden archives to masterpieces of art and architecture. Using 3D and CGI, archeologists, restorers,

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9.8K views · 918 reactions | There are about three hundred tapestries in the Vatican Collection, including those created by Raphael for the Sistine Chapel and the magnificent tapestry depicting Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Learn how these delicate, priceless works are preserved thanks to the care of expert restorers. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-11/vatican-museums-tapestry-laboratory-raphael-last-supper-da-vinci.html | Vatican News | Facebook

92K views · 6.1K reactions | As the Vatican Museums get ready to re-open their doors to the public on 1 June, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the precious art and history it houses, along with the Pontifical Villas at Castel Gandolfo. Find out more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2020-05/vatican-museums-reopen-june1-castel-gandolfo-coronavirus-restric.html | Vatican News | Facebook