Vatican Hill, Rome

Name: Vatican Hill
Address: Rome, Italy

#330 among attractions in Rome

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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Vatican Hill is a hill located across the Tiber river from the traditional seven hills of Rome, that also gave the name of Vatican City. It is the location of St. Peter's Basilica. ()

Local name: Colle Vaticano Coordinates: 41°54'10"N, 12°26'60"E

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Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Vatican Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Necropolis.

~1490 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Vatican Museums, Rome
8 min walk • The Vatican Museums, nestled within the heart of Vatican City in Rome, Italy, are a treasure trove of art and history, revered as one of the most significant cultural institutions in the world. Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, the museums are a...
~650 ftNE
World’s largest basilica of Christianity
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
4 min walk • St. Peter's Basilica stands as an iconic emblem of the Vatican City and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in Rome, Italy. This colossal church, the largest in the world, is a central place of pilgrimage for Catholics and an exemplar of artistic...
~1220 ftE
Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling
Sistine Chapel, Rome
6 min walk • The Sistine Chapel, nestled within the Vatican City in Rome, stands as a monumental testament to Renaissance art and religious reverence. This sacred site, consecrated in 1483, is renowned for its exquisite frescoes that adorn the interior, most notably the ceiling...
~1050 ftE
Baroque architecture, Cemetery, History museum
Vatican Necropolis, Rome
6 min walk • Beneath the gilded opulence of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City lies the Vatican Necropolis, a historical treasure trove shrouded in the sacred and the mysterious. This ancient cemetery, resting in the heart of Rome, Italy, is a subterranean labyrinth where...
~1310 ftE
Church, Vernacular architecture
Cappella Paolina, Rome
7 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Rome, the Cappella Paolina, or Pauline Chapel, stands as a hidden gem of artistic and religious significance. Located within the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican City, this intimate chapel is not as widely known as its neighbor, the Sistine...
~390 ftW
Cave
Grotta di Lourdes, Rome
2 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Rome, the Grotta di Lourdes offers a serene escape to spirituality and tranquility. This unique site, which pays homage to the renowned Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, is an emblem of faith and reflection in the Italian...
~890 ftNE
Palace
Casina Pio IV, Rome
5 min walk • Nestled within the verdant Vatican Gardens in Rome, Casina Pio IV is a historic gem that often goes unnoticed by the average tourist. This elegant villa, originally constructed in the 16th century, serves as a testament to the grandeur of Renaissance architecture...
~370 ftN
Park, Garden
Giardini Vaticani, Rome
2 min walk • The Gardens of Vatican City, also informally known as the Vatican Gardens in Vatican City, are private urban gardens and parks which cover more than half of the country, located in the west of the territory and owned by the Pope.
~1400 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
The Gallery of Maps, Rome
7 min walk • The Gallery of Maps is a gallery located on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican containing a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.
~1480 ftSE
Church, Monuments and statues
Pietà, Rome
8 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Mercy in the Teutonic Cemetery is a Roman Catholic church in the rione Borgo of Rome, Italy. The building lies near the Vatican City, is attached and adjacent to the Collegio Teutonico, and the German Teutonic Cemetery in the Vatican City.
~1160 ftE
Church
Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome
6 min walk • The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. The ceiling is that of the Sistine Chapel, the large papal chapel built within the Vatican between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV, for whom the chapel is named. It was painted at the commission of Pope Julius II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vatican Hill?

Nearby attractions include Giardini Vaticani, Rome (2 min walk), Grotta di Lourdes, Rome (2 min walk), Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, Rome (3 min walk), St. Peter's Basilica, Rome (4 min walk).

How to get to Vatican Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vatican Hill:

Train

Vatican City (4 min walk)
Valle Aurelia (11 min walk)

Bus

V.le Vaticano/Clivo M. Vaticane • Lines: 49 (4 min walk)
Emo/Bragadin • Lines: 490, 495, n1 (6 min walk)

Metro

Cipro • Lines: A (9 min walk)
Valle Aurelia • Lines: A (12 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (13 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (24 min walk)