Photos of the Vatican: Places, Views & Landmarks

The Vatican in pictures: the smallest country in the world, inside the city of Rome. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, framed by Bernini’s great colonnades, and enter St. Peter’s Basilica with its huge dome by Michelangelo. The Vatican Museums hold one of the richest art collections anywhere, ending in the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. The quiet Vatican Gardens can be visited on a guided tour. All pictures come from places we have visited and described. Use the filters to browse by topic. Open any place to see it on the map, check the weather and plan how to get there.