Landmarks

LEANING TOWER OF PISA

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is only leaning 5.5 degrees. Then engineers reduced the lean by 17 inches in 1990. It was still leaning, but it was less.

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VENICE BASILICA

This picture is of a Venice Basilica.                                                              

Pictures provided by Jacob's mom .                                                                                             

VATICAN CITY

The Vatican City is the home of the pope. Spiritually, Vatican City is the capital of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City has two other names. They are: Vatican and Holy See. Holy See, however, refers to the government of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City covers an area of 1/6 square miles. Since it is regarded as a country, Vatican City is the smallest independent nation state. Hundreds of Thousands of visitors visit the Vatican each year because of the paintings, famous buildings, sculptures, and religious ceremonies.

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