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See The Parts Of The Vatican That Are Off Limits To Tourists

Michael KelleyMar 13, 2013, 01:03 IST

National Geographic/YouTubeThis week the Vatican's papal conclave began the process of choosing the next spiritual leader of 1.18 billion Catholics worldwide.

The majority of the 108-acre country — including towers, apartments, restoration labs, tombs and secret archives — is off-limits without a Vatican City passport. For a rare look inside the Holy See, we pulled up exclusive videos by National Geographic and History Channel.