Review: Pontifical Swiss Guard
The oldest army in the world; they've been guarding the Pope since 1506. And don't let the fancy uniforms fool you: these guys are serious warriors, with a serious job.
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The Pope's personal army The mood Cultural The crowd Visitors to Vatican City The experience Memorable Best for Seeing a piece of living history
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