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Pontifical Swiss Guard – Vatican Gate loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

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Pontifical Swiss Guard – Vatican Gate loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

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Pontifical Swiss Guard – Vatican Gate loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

00:47

2.95km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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1.25 km

Vatican City Walls

Highlight • Monument

Since the 9th century, Vatican City has been surrounded by the mighty Leonine Wall.

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1.53 km

Monument to the Carabinieri, Piazza del Risorgimento

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Piazza del Risorgimento, also known as Renaissance Square, is located in Rome, Italy. This square marks the beginning of the route to Vatican City and is a transit point for both tourists and local Romans.

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1.60 km

Piazza San Silvestro

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Piazza San Silvestro is a square in the heart of the historic center of Rome

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1.89 km

Pontifical Swiss Guard

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The Pontifical Swiss Guard is a combination of tradition and modernity. Under his traditional Renaissance uniform is a young, modern and well-educated Swiss. These young people share the firm conviction …

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1.93 km

Vatican Gate

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Holy Door

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2.64 km

Momo Spiral Staircase, Vatican Museums

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The Helical Staircase in the Vatican Museums, located in Vatican City, is an architectural marvel. Although at first glance it looks like a single staircase, it is actually made up …

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2.95 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.94 km

575 m

173 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

668 m

< 100 m

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Monday 31 August

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Pontifical Swiss Guard – Vatican Gate loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

Vatican City Walls

Monument to the Carabinieri, Piazza del Risorgimento

Piazza San Silvestro

Pontifical Swiss Guard

Vatican Gate

Momo Spiral Staircase, Vatican Museums

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