Paul VI Audience Hall, Rome

Name: Paul VI Audience Hall
Address: Rome, Italy

#212 among attractions in Rome

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The Paul VI Audience Hall also known as the Hall of the Pontifical Audiences is a building in Rome named for Pope Paul VI with a seating capacity of 6,300, designed in reinforced concrete by the Italian architect Pier Luigi Nervi and completed in 1971. It was constructed on land donated by the Knights of Columbus. ()

Local name: Aula Paolo VI Coordinates: 41°54'9"N, 12°27'21"E

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Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Paul VI Audience Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Square, Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace, Sistine Chapel.

~450 ftE
Baroque architecture, Square, Gianlorenzo Bernini
St. Peter's Square, Rome
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~90 ftNE
Palace
Borgia Apartments, Rome
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~300 ftN
Pope's official residence in Vatican
Apostolic Palace, Rome
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~380 ftW
Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling
Sistine Chapel, Rome
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~550 ftW
Baroque architecture, Cemetery, History museum
Vatican Necropolis, Rome
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~430 ftE
Fountain
Fountains of St. Peter's Square, Rome
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~270 ftW
Church, Vernacular architecture
Cappella Paolina, Rome
2 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...
~510 ftNE
City gate
Porta San Pellegrino, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled within the ancient walls of Vatican City lies Porta San Pellegrino, a gateway steeped in history and spiritual significance. This modest yet intriguing structure serves as one of the entrances to the smallest independent state in the world and is a point of...
~450 ftNE
Palace
Vatican Pharmacy, Rome
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~430 ftNE
Church
Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss, Rome
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~680 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
The Gallery of Maps, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paul VI Audience Hall?

Nearby attractions include Borgia Apartments, Rome (1 min walk), Scala Regia, Rome (2 min walk), Vatican Christmas Tree, Rome (2 min walk), Cappella Paolina, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Paul VI Audience Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paul VI Audience Hall:

Bus

Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro • Lines: 190F, 34, 46, 64, 881, 916, 916F, 98, 982, n15, n20, n5 (4 min walk)
Cavalleggeri/Fornaci • Lines: 64 (5 min walk)

Train

Vatican City (7 min walk)
Roma San Pietro (12 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (8 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (14 min walk)

Metro

Ottaviano • Lines: A (13 min walk)
Cipro • Lines: A (14 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (17 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (25 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (33 min walk)