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. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. There's plenty more to see, including Sistine Chapel and Vatican Grottoes.
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
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Apostolic Palace
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Grottoes
Things to do in Vatican
- Paul VI Audience Hall
- Via Cola di Rienzo
- Auditorium Conciliazione
- AURA Shopping Mall
- Museo Storico dell'Arma dei Carabinieri
Other popular Vatican attractions
- Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State
- St. Peter's Square
- Vatican Gardens
- Piazzale Clodio
- Villa Barberini al Gianicolo