The Vatican, officially known as the Vatican City State, is the world's smallest independent nation-state. Located within the heart of Rome, Italy, it serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Catholic Church. The Vatican houses St. Peter's Basilica, considered the holiest place in Catholicism, and serves as the residence of the Pope, the head of the Church.
If you're traveling to the Vatican, it's helpful to keep a map handy to navigate your way through all the important attractions and landmarks.
Vatican City is a land-locked country located in Rome, and is the smallest sovereign state in the world.
Address: Città del Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City
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Getting to Vatican City
By bus: 40, 49, 62, 64 and 81
Nearest stop: Piazza Risorgimento/Viale Vaticano
By metro: Line A
Nearest stop: Ottaviano-San Pietro/Valle Aurelia
By car: From Rome, via Corso Vittorio Emanuele II or via Viale del Muro Torto.
Car parking: Vespasian Garage, Prati Car Park
There are two main entrances to the Vatican:
1. Via della Conciliazione
2. Viale Vaticano: