Gardens of Vatican City, Private garden on Vatican Hill, Vatican City.
The Vatican Gardens extend over 23 hectares across Vatican Hill, containing thousands of trees, fountains, sculptures, and various architectural structures within stone walls.
Pope Nicholas III established these gardens in 1279, initiating the cultivation of orchards and lawns north of the Papal Apostolic Palace.
Different sections of the gardens reflect distinct architectural periods, from medieval fortifications to Renaissance courtyards designed by Donato Bramante.
Tours require advance reservations through the Vatican Museums and visitors must follow a dress code covering knees, shoulders, and backs.
The gardens feature eighteen Marian images from different countries, including representations of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of Fatima.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: 1279
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Website: http://vaticanstate.va/content/vaticanstate/en/monumenti/giardini-vaticani.html
GPS coordinates: 41.90306,12.45056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
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