Palazzo San Callisto

The Palazzo San Callisto stands near Santa Maria in Trastevere church, featuring ornate architectural details and a symmetrical facade with multiple windows.

The palace received its name from Pope Callixtus I and became an extraterritorial property of the Holy See through the 1929 Lateran Treaty with Italy.

This building houses several Pontifical Councils, including the Council for the Laity and the Council for the Family, serving as a center for Catholic administration.

The palazzo maintains regular opening hours for official business and welcomes visitors who schedule appointments through the Vatican diplomatic channels.

Within the palace grounds lies a historical well marking the location where Pope Callixtus I suffered martyrdom in the third century.

Location: Rome

Architectural style: Baroque

Part of: Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Extraterritorial properties of the Holy See

GPS coordinates: 41.88930,12.47020

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:34