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Vatican Gate – St. Peter's Square loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

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Vatican Gate – St. Peter's Square loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

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Vatican Gate – St. Peter's Square loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

00:56

3.57km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 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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1.42 km

Vatican Gate

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Holy Door

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1.49 km

View of the 'Mater Ecclesiae' mosaic

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The mosaic of the "Mater Ecclesiae" (Mother of the Church) was created in 1981 at the request of Pope John Paul II as a mosaic modeled after an old mosaic …

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1.59 km

St. Peter's Square

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St. Peter's Square is among the most famous squares in the world. It is a symbol not only of spirituality but also of culture, being among the greatest architectural works …

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1.71 km

Bernini Fountain — St. Peter’s Square, Rome

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The fountains of Saint Peter's Square are two twin fountains located in the homonymous square in Rome, included in the territory of Vatican City, and placed on the major axis …

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1.84 km

Cortile della Pigna

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The emblem of the rione is a gold pineapple with a red background, since an imposing bronze sculpture in the shape of a pineapple was found in this place and is located in the Vatican courtyard with the same name.

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1.94 km

Maderno Fountain, St. Peter's Square

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The fountains in St. Peter's Square are two twin fountains located in the square of the same name in Rome, included in the territory of Vatican City. They are placed …

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2.52 km

Vatican City Walls

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A tour through the walls, arches and towers

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3.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.27 km

1.19 km

449 m

444 m

194 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

987 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

37°C

22°C

13 %

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Vatican Gate – St. Peter's Square loop from Vatican Apostolic Library

Monument to the Carabinieri, Piazza del Risorgimento

Vatican Gate

View of the 'Mater Ecclesiae' mosaic

St. Peter's Square

Bernini Fountain — St. Peter’s Square, Rome

Cortile della Pigna

Maderno Fountain, St. Peter's Square

Vatican City Walls

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