This is the first time I've ever come across a good "real world" description of this part of the Vatican/Italy border (other than dry references from the treaty language, etc.) Very much appreciated!

Bill

At 02:39 PM 6/1/01, you wrote:

Photo 1) I took this two weeks ago. I have better ones, but they're slides. Anyway, here's the Vatican-Italy border at St. Peter's Square. The actual borderline is marked with white lines and marble pillars with chains drooping between the pillars. These are visible in the picture. The white and red barricades are simply there to keep oncoming traffic from driving into the square. (By the way, the Pope lives in one of the apartments in the big building that extends above the columns)....

P