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== The papal garrison ==
== The papal garrison ==
[[Image:Sistine.jpg|right|thumb|Michelangelo, The Last Judgement]]
[[Image:Sistine.jpg|right|thumb|Michelangelo, The Last Judgement]]
{{See also|Swiss Guards}}
The visitors to Rome, who pose for a photograph in front of the [[Swiss]] soldiers on guard at the gates of [[Vatican City]], are familiar with the history of these troops who take an oath of loyalty to the Pope. The Swiss Guards' official date of birth is January 22, 1506.
The visitors to Rome, who pose for a photograph in front of the [[Swiss]] soldiers on guard at the gates of [[Vatican City]], are familiar with the history of these troops who take an oath of loyalty to the Pope. The Swiss Guards' official date of birth is January 22, 1506.