What's Vatican like?
People go to Vatican to see popular places such as Vatican Museums, and to take in culture at top venues such as Castel Sant'Angelo. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza Navona are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Vatican
Vatican is located 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from the heart of Rome.
Flying to:
- Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.), 13 mi (21 km) from Vatican
- Ciampino Airport (CIA), 10.3 mi (16.6 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
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
- Trevi Fountain
Things to do in Vatican
- Via Veneto
- Paul VI Audience Hall
- Via Cola di Rienzo
- Via Giulia
- Botanical Gardens
