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 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
- 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
- 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
- Museo Storico dell'Arma dei Carabinieri
- Vatican Necropolis
Other Popular Vatican Attractions
- Governor's Palace of the Vatican City State
- St. Peter's Square
- Vatican Gardens
- Passetto di Borgo
- Piazzale Clodio