What to See in Vatican City

St. Peter's Square

Elliptical Baroque square featuring a central obelisk and grand colonnades designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It serves as the monumental forecourt to a major basilica and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Saint Peter's Basilica

Major Renaissance and Baroque Catholic basilica known for its architectural masterpieces and religious significance as a pilgrimage site and principal church of the Catholic Church.

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Navona Square

Baroque square built on the ancient Stadium of Domitian, featuring notable fountains and rich cultural significance.

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Castle of the Holy Angel

Historic fortress and museum originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, featuring rich history, impressive architecture, and panoramic city views.

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Vatican Museums

A complex of museums and galleries housing one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, featuring Renaissance masterpieces and ancient artifacts.

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Sistine Chapel

Renaissance chapel renowned for its stunning frescoes by Michelangelo and other master artists. It serves as a significant religious site and venue for papal ceremonies.

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Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere

Historic Roman Catholic basilica known for its ancient origins, remarkable mosaics, and Romanesque architecture.

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Sisto Bridge

Historic Renaissance stone pedestrian bridge built in the late 15th century spanning the Tiber River.

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Passetto di Borgo

Elevated corridor linking Vatican City with Castel Sant'Angelo, historically used as a secret escape route for popes.

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St. Angelo Bridge

Ancient Roman marble bridge renowned for its sculptures and historical significance, connecting the city to a nearby fortress and museum.

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Fountain of Neptune

Baroque fountain featuring a sculpture of Neptune battling sea creatures, located in a historic city square. Originally built in 1574 and enhanced with sculptures in 1873, it is an important artistic and historical landmark.

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Vatican Museums

Complex of museums and galleries housing one of the largest and most important art collections assembled since the 16th century, featuring works from antiquity and the Renaissance.

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Church of Saint Yves at La Sapienza

Historic baroque church renowned for its distinctive architecture and religious significance, featuring a unique spiral lantern. Designed by Francesco Borromini, it exemplifies innovative Roman Baroque style.

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Church of Saint Louis the French

Historic Catholic church featuring Baroque architecture and renowned for its Caravaggio masterpieces, including the Contarelli Chapel paintings.

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Museum of the Souls of Purgatory

This neogothic church, consecrated in 1921, may not be the oldest or the most breath-taking in Rome, however, it is certainly worth a visit.

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Fontana del Moro

Fontana del Moro is a fountain located at the southern end of the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.

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Acqua Paola Fountain

One of the most beautiful fountains in Rome, this marble fountain, located on the top of the Janiculum Hill, was the first major fountain…

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Gelateria del Teatro

One of the most famous gelato shops in Rome. Watch as the icecream is made right in front of you from fresh ingredients.

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Altar of Augustan Peace

The Ara Pacis Augustae is an altar in Rome dedicated to the Pax Romana.

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Gesù e Maria, Rome

Gesù e Maria is a Baroque church located on Via del Corso in the Rione Campo Marzio of central Rome, Italy.

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Ponte Umberto I

Ponte Umberto I, also known as Ponte Umberto, is a bridge that links Piazza di Ponte Umberto I to Piazza dei Tribunali in Rome, in the…

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