What's Vatican like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Vatican, especially its cafes and cathedral. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and art scene. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Vatican Gardens and Monte Mario. 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
- Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.), 13 mi (21 km) from Vatican
Travelling to Vatican by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Rome Valle Aurelia Station
- Rome San Pietro Station
Getting to Vatican on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood 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
- Vatican Museums
- Apostolic Palace
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Grottoes
- St. Peter's Basilica
Things to do in Vatican
- Paul VI Audience Hall
- Via Cola di Rienzo
- Auditorium Conciliazione
- Vatican Necropolis
- RAI Teatro delle Vittorie
Other popular Vatican attractions
- Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State
- St. Peter's Square
- Vatican Gardens
- Piazzale Clodio
- Castel Sant'Angelo