Outdoor Activities in Vatican City

Outdoor activities in Vatican City are a mix of adventure sports and some laid-back vibes amidst scenic beauty. Vatican City comes with an ideal terrain and atmosphere to spend active holidays and make plenty of unforgettable memories. So, explore the wilderness of Vatican City and spend some time in the lap of nature with these exciting outdoor activities Vatican City has to offer. From the most adventurous experiences to the most popular ones, the following list combines it all to make sure you do not miss these unique experiences while planning a trip to Vatican City.

From sunrise to sunset, let's discover the best spots for outdoor activities in Vatican City:

  1. St Peter's Basilica

    Art And Culture, Church, Religious Site, Landmark

    Undisputed zenith of Renaissance architecture. Inarguably the most significant church in the world. Mecca of Catholic Christendom. Almost certainly the final resting place of St. Peter. Dominant of Rome’s skyline. Big enough to fit the Statue of Liberty. Michelangelo’s most reluctant masterpiece. The stunning building’s most important sights are: La Pieta: The only signed wo...Read more
  2. St Peter's Square

    Art And Culture, Landmark, Cafe, Restaurant

    Bernini delivered exactly what Alexander VII wanted – a massive square to dwarf imagination. The 240 meters wide and 196 meters long architectural wonder can fit in 400,000 people and took eleven years to complete. The semi-circular colonnades represent the church’s endeavour to embrace the world. At the centre, an ancient Egyptian obelisk rises to the sky – it was witness to...Read more
  3. Vatican Gardens

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    Vatican Gardens

    Garden, Park, Leisure, Picnic Spot

    Covering 57 acres, the gardens are spread over most of the Vatican Hill. It’s said to have earth brought over from Golgotha, to symbolically unite the blood of Christ with the blood of the thousands of early Christian martyrs. Medieval fortifications, buildings and monuments from the 800s to today are set among flowers, orchards, lawns and forest. There are a number of beautiful fountain...Read more
  4. Vatican Necropolis And Saints Tomb

    Art And Culture, Church, Religious Site, Landmark

    12-15 metres below the St. Peter’s Basilica, a religious tomb sleeps. Pope Pius XI, who believed that St. Peter was buried close, wanted to be buried near the apostle. Excavations in the 1940s revealed that a large network of burial chambers for the dead. Human bones found in the Graffiti Wall close to St. Peter’s suspected grave are largely believed to belong to the apostle, and a...Read more