The arty city of Vatican City awaits you
Enjoy the area's cathedral, art galleries and architecture with a rental holiday home in Vatican City. Travellers to this scenic city praise the museums, monuments and local tours. Take in top local attractions such as St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Sightseeing in and around Vatican City
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Vatican City a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Bioparco di Roma (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Hydromania (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Parco de' Medici Golf Club (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
- Ippodromo Capannelle (7.9 mi / 12.8 km)
- Marco Simone Golf Club (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Cinecitta World (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)
Exploring the natural features in Vatican City
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Vatican City is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Villa Borghese (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Vatican Gardens (0.5 mi / 0.7 km)
- Tiber River (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)
- Passeggiata del Gianicolo (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Tiber Island (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
- Palatine Hill (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
How to get to and around Vatican City
The nearest airport is in Ciampino Airport (CIA), located 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.), which is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) away.