Nicholas V’s Tower

Nicholas V’s Tower is a tower in . Nicholas V’s Tower is situated nearby to , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Peter’s Square and Sistine Chapel.

Square
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St. Peter's Square is a large plaza located directly in front of in , the papal enclave in , directly west of the neighborhood of . is situated 190 metres southwest of Nicholas V’s Tower.

Church
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The is a chapel in the , the pope's official residence in . Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. is situated 210 metres southwest of Nicholas V’s Tower.

Library
Photo: Melozzo da Forlì, Public domain.
The Vatican Apostolic Library, more commonly known as the or informally as the Vat, is the library of the Holy See, located in , and is the city-state's national library. is situated 180 metres northwest of Nicholas V’s Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Rome and North Rome.

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is the historic medieval and renaissance center of . While the oldest section of Rome is at the , and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.

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The North of is comprised of Municipi III, XI-XV.

Locality
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The Capitolium or , between the and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn. is situated 2½ km southeast of Nicholas V’s Tower.

Nicholas V’s Tower

Latitude
41.90377° or 41° 54′ 14″ north
Longitude
12.45666° or 12° 27′ 24″ east
Height
20 metres (66 feet)
Roof shape
flat
Open location code
8FHJWF34+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 50981047
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Nicholas V’s Tower” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Window of the Pope’s study and Cortile d’Onore.

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