As an independent state, the Vatican has its own postal service, newspaper, radio station, and army. In this little city of outstanding churches, nothing non can take lead over St. Peter’s Basilica – Italy’s richest, largest, and most spectacular basilica. Completed in 1626 after 120 years’ construction. Its interior contains some of the greatest works of art, including Italy’s grandest masterpiece: Michelangelo’s Pieta