FXHistory. Historical Currency Exchange Rates (http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory)
Converts currencies within a 2,000-day timeframe. Maintained by Oanda. Com, "the currency site." The Holy See uses the euro.
The Holy See. Useful Information (http://www.vatican.va/faq/index_en.htm)
Basic information on the Papal basilicas, links to the calendar of liturgical celebrations, news service, Vatican museums and library, and more.
Inside the Vatican: National Geographic Goes Behind the Public Facade (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/11/1118%5Fvaticanmain.html)
An illustrated report about the Vatican with sections devoted to St. Peter's Basilica, the Swiss Guards, a day in the Pope's life, how a small city functions, and other topics. Based on a National Geographic television special.
U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs. Travel.State.Gov (http://travel.state.gov)
Search on Holy See or Vatican for information.
United States Embassy to the Holy See (http://vatican.usembassy.gov/english/)
Includes news and events, U.S. policy issues, and visiting the Vatican/FAQ.
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