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Vatican Gardens, Vatican City

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#9 of 394 in Parks in Lazio
Garden · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Take a tour through the 23 hectares (57 acres) of parks and gardens at Vatican Gardens. This space covers more than half of the Vatican territory, and features green lawns and flowers, fountains, and statues, as well as medieval fortifications, monuments, and buildings from the ninth century up to the present day. As general access is limited to tour groups, this green area is more peaceful than the rest of Vatican City. Arrange your visit to Vatican Gardens and discover more family-friendly attractions in Vatican City using our Vatican City journey builder app.
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  • I have always wanted to see the Vatican gardens and as this is my four visit to Rome I decided it was time. However time was the issue and they are large so we took the bus tour which showed us the... 
    I have always wanted to see the Vatican gardens and as this is my four visit to Rome I decided it was time. However time was the issue and they are large so we took the bus tour which showed us the...  more »
  • The Vatican Gardens far exceeded my expectations. They seemed to go on forever and contained a variety of trees, plants and flowers. One of the best things is being able to almost look directly at.....  more
    The Vatican Gardens far exceeded my expectations. They seemed to go on forever and contained a variety of trees, plants and flowers. One of the best things is being able to almost look directly at.....  more »
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  • Its beautiful garden. We had guided tour who explained us various events happened in garden in history. Guided tour is recommended.
  • You have to book a guided tour online through Vatican Museums, which also includes access to the museum. Excellent views of St Peter's Basilica.

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