Governorate’s Palace

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.

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Opening hours: Monday 9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Type: Government office
Description: architectural structure in Vatican City
Also known as: “Governor’s Palace, Vatican”
Address: Via Paolo VI 29, 00120

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 Governorate’s Palace.

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 270 metres east of Governorate’s Palace.

Vatican Hill

Peak

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Vatican Hill is a hill in Rome, located on the right bank of Tiber river, opposite to the traditional seven hills of Rome. The hill also gave the name to Vatican City. It is the location of St. Peter's Basilica.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Rome and Trastevere.

Old Rome

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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.