Saint John's Tower, Medieval tower in Vatican City.
The round tower stands at the westernmost point of Vatican City, overlooking the Vatican Gardens and positioned near the Vatican Radio complex.
The structure originated as part of a defensive wall constructed by Pope Nicholas III, falling into disuse during the early 1500s until Pope John XXIII rebuilt it.
Saint John's Tower functions as temporary papal residence when maintenance occurs at the Apostolic Palace, maintaining a connection to Vatican leadership traditions.
The tower now houses the Secretariat for the Economy and sits at coordinates 41.901546 latitude and 12.447595 longitude within Vatican City.
In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI received President George W. Bush at Saint John's Tower instead of the traditional Apostolic Palace meeting location.
GPS coordinates: 41.90155,12.44759
Latest update: November 27, 2025 14:07
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