The Vatican Gardens are urban gardens and parks which cover more than half of the Vatican territory in the west of the territory, which is owned by the Pope. There are some fortifications, buildings and monuments within the gardens, such as the Vatican Radio and the Governor's Palace.
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Free walking tours are a great first-day activity.
Join an official guided tour to explore the diverse sections of the gardens, including the Italian, French, and English styles.
Visit the replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, a place of prayer and meditation within the gardens.
Exit the gardens and enjoy the atmosphere of the square as the sun sets over the Basilica.
Formal layouts with geometric hedges and classical sculptures.
Grand perspectives and elaborate water features.
More informal style with diverse plant species and winding paths.
The gardens house the official helipad used by the Pope for travels.
One of the most beautiful fountains in the garden, marking the end of an ancient aqueduct.
The gardens contain the transmission towers for the official radio station of the Holy See.
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