Palazzo del Governatorato
Palazzo del Governatorato is an administrative facility in Vatican. Palazzo del Governatorato is situated nearby to the government office Governorate’s Palace, as well as near the church Saint Peter’s Basilica.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Saint Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel.
Saint Peter’s Basilica
Church
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The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply St. Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. Saint Peter’s Basilica is situated 210 metres east of Palazzo del Governatorato.
Sistine Chapel
Church
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The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Sistine Chapel is situated 280 metres east of Palazzo del Governatorato.
Governorate’s Palace
Government office
The Governor's Palace is the seat of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State. The palace is located in the Vatican Gardens behind St. Peter's Basilica.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Rome and Trastevere.
Old Rome
Old Rome is the historic medieval and renaissance center of Rome. While the oldest section of Rome is at the Forum, and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, Old Rome remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.
Trastevere
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Trastevere is a district in Rome. The district's name derives from the Latin words "Trans Tiberem": beyond the Tiber river. Today Trastevere is one of the centers of Roman night life; rich in pubs, restaurants, clubs.
Palazzo del Governatorato
- Type: Administrative facility
- Category: government building
- Location: Vatican, Rome, Metropolitan Rome, Lazio, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
41.9024° or 41° 54′ 9″ northLongitude
12.45115° or 12° 27′ 4″ eastElevation
52 metres (171 feet)Open location code
8FHJWF22+XFGeoNames ID
12214129
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- Italian: “Palazzo del Governatorato”
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