What's Vatican Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Vatican, especially its cafes and cathedral. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums and art scene. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like St. Peter's Basilica. There's plenty more to see, including Vatican Museums and Apostolic Palace.
How to Get to Vatican
Flying to:
- Ciampino Airport (CIA), 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Vatican
- Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO), 13 mi (21 km) from Vatican
Traveling to Vatican by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Rome Valle Aurelia Station
- Rome San Pietro Station
Getting to Vatican on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station
- Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop
- Milizie-Angelico Tram Stop
Things to See and Do in and around Vatican
What to See in Vatican
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Vatican Museums
- Apostolic Palace
- Sistine Chapel
- Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State
Things to Do in Vatican
- Vatican Necropolis
- Paul VI Audience Hall
- Via Cola di Rienzo
- Auditorium Conciliazione
- Museo Storico dell'Arma dei Carabinieri
Other Popular Vatican Attractions
- St. Peter's Square
- Vatican Gardens
- Piazzale Clodio
- Castel Sant'Angelo
- Tiber River