Holy See, Rome

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The Holy See, also called the See of Rome, Petrine See or Apostolic See, is the jurisdiction of the Pope in his role as the bishop of Rome. It includes the apostolic episcopal see of the Diocese of Rome, which has universal ecclesiastical jurisdiction over the Catholic Church and the sovereign city-state known as Vatican City. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°54'12"N, 12°27'12"E

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Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Nearby attractions include: Vatican Museums, Borgia Apartments, St. Peter's Basilica, Apostolic Palace.

~670 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Vatican Museums, Rome
4 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...
~730 ftE
Palace
Borgia Apartments, Rome
4 min walk • The Borgia Apartments, nestled in the heart of Vatican City in Rome, Italy, are a series of rooms rich in history and artistry. These rooms, located within the Apostolic Palace, were once the private residence of Pope Alexander VI, Rodrigo de Borgia, after whom they...
~340 ftW
World’s largest basilica of Christianity
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
2 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...
~590 ftE
Pope's official residence in Vatican
Apostolic Palace, Rome
3 min walk • The Apostolic Palace, also known as the Papal Palace, Vatican Palace, or Palace of the Vatican, is an iconic structure located within Vatican City, Rome. It is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, and a site of great historical...
~330 ftSE
Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling
Sistine Chapel, Rome
2 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...
~430 ftS
Baroque architecture, Cemetery, History museum
Vatican Necropolis, Rome
3 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...
~460 ftSE
Church, Vernacular architecture
Cappella Paolina, Rome
3 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...
~370 ftNW
Palace
Casina Pio IV, Rome
2 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...
~870 ftW
Park, Garden
Giardini Vaticani, Rome
5 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.
~840 ftE
Palace
Vatican Pharmacy, Rome
5 min walk • The Vatican loggias are a corridor space in the Apostolic Palace, originally open to the elements on one side, which were decorated in fresco around 1519 by Raphael's large team of artists, with Giovanni da Udine the main hand involved.
~490 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
The Gallery of Maps, Rome
3 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Holy See?

Nearby attractions include Vatican City, Rome (2 min walk), Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome (2 min walk), Sistine Chapel, Rome (2 min walk), St. Peter's Basilica, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Holy See by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy See:

Train

Vatican City (6 min walk)
Roma San Pietro (13 min walk)

Bus

V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani • Lines: 49 (7 min walk)
Aurelia/Bonifacio VIII • Lines: 34, 46, n5 (7 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (9 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (13 min walk)

Metro

Cipro • Lines: A (11 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (20 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (28 min walk)