Vatican Apostolic Archive, Rome

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The Vatican Apostolic Archive, known until October 2019 as the Vatican Secret Archive, is the central repository in the Vatican City of all acts promulgated by the Holy See. ()

Local name: Archivio segreto vaticano Coordinates: 41°54'21"N, 12°27'10"E

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SCV-00120 ROMA (Ciudade del Vaticano V-00120 E-Roma)Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Vatican Apostolic Archive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, Apostolic Palace, Sistine Chapel.

~180 mSE
Museum, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Vatican Museums, Rome
3 min walk • The Vatican Museums, nestled within the heart of Vatican City in Rome, Italy, are a treasure trove of art and history, revered as one of the most significant cultural institutions in the world. Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, the museums are a...
~260 mS
World’s largest basilica of Christianity
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
5 min walk • St. Peter's Basilica stands as an iconic emblem of the Vatican City and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in Rome, Italy. This colossal church, the largest in the world, is a central place of pilgrimage for Catholics and an exemplar of artistic...
~360 mSE
Pope's official residence in Vatican
Apostolic Palace, Rome
6 min walk • The Apostolic Palace, also known as the Papal Palace, Vatican Palace, or Palace of the Vatican, is an iconic structure located within Vatican City, Rome. It is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, and a site of great historical...
~350 mSE
Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling
Sistine Chapel, Rome
6 min walk • The Sistine Chapel, nestled within the Vatican City in Rome, stands as a monumental testament to Renaissance art and religious reverence. This sacred site, consecrated in 1483, is renowned for its exquisite frescoes that adorn the interior, most notably the ceiling...
~390 mSE
Church, Vernacular architecture
Cappella Paolina, Rome
7 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Rome, the Cappella Paolina, or Pauline Chapel, stands as a hidden gem of artistic and religious significance. Located within the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican City, this intimate chapel is not as widely known as its neighbor, the Sistine...
~160 mE
Square, Historical and heritage tours, Cultural tours
Pinecone, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Vatican City lies the Pigna, or Pinecone, a towering bronze sculpture that reigns as a centerpiece in the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna, or "Court of the Pinecone". This ancient sculpture, which once adorned a Roman fountain, is now part of...
~180 mS
Palace
Casina Pio IV, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled within the verdant Vatican Gardens in Rome, Casina Pio IV is a historic gem that often goes unnoticed by the average tourist. This elegant villa, originally constructed in the 16th century, serves as a testament to the grandeur of Renaissance architecture...
~310 mSW
Park, Garden
Giardini Vaticani, Rome
5 min walk • The Gardens of Vatican City, also informally known as the Vatican Gardens in Vatican City, are private urban gardens and parks which cover more than half of the country, located in the west of the territory and owned by the Pope.
~380 mSE
Palace
Vatican Pharmacy, Rome
7 min walk • The Vatican loggias are a corridor space in the Apostolic Palace, originally open to the elements on one side, which were decorated in fresco around 1519 by Raphael's large team of artists, with Giovanni da Udine the main hand involved.
~240 mSE
Museum, Art gallery
The Gallery of Maps, Rome
4 min walk • The Gallery of Maps is a gallery located on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican containing a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.
~350 mS
Church
Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome
6 min walk • The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. The ceiling is that of the Sistine Chapel, the large papal chapel built within the Vatican between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV, for whom the chapel is named. It was painted at the commission of Pope Julius II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vatican Apostolic Archive?

Nearby attractions include Museo Pio Cristiano, Rome (2 min walk), Apoxyomenos, Rome (2 min walk), Gregorian Tower, Rome (3 min walk), Anima Mundi, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Vatican Apostolic Archive by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vatican Apostolic Archive:

Bus

V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani • Lines: 49 (2 min walk)
Candia/Mocenigo • Lines: 490, 492, n1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Cipro • Lines: A (8 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: A (10 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (8 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (10 min walk)

Train

Vatican City (9 min walk)
Valle Aurelia (15 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (22 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (29 min walk)