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57 Historical Places to Visit Near Vatican Museums

Bell Tower
Historic site
1
The Bell Tower of Xi'an, located in the heart of Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, is a stately traditional..
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Palazzo dei Banchi and Palazzo dei Notai
Historic Buildings
2
The Palazzo dei Banchi and Palazzo dei Notai are two historic buildings located in the heart of Bolo..
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Baptistery of St John
Landmark/Historical Site
3
The Baptistery of St. John, known locally as Battistero di San Giovanni, is an iconic religious monu..
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Medici Chapels
Historical Landmark
4
The Medici Chapels in Florence, Italy, are two structures at the Basilica of San Lorenzo, built as t..
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Piazza della Signoria
Historic Square
5
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square located in the heart of Florence, Italy, and is the foca..
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Pompeii Archaeological Site
Historical Site
6
The Pompeii Archaeological Site is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and prov..
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Castel dell'Ovo
Historical Landmark
7
Castel dell'Ovo ('Egg Castle'), situated on the islet of Megaride in Naples, Italy, is a seaside cas..
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Royal Palace of Naples
Historic Site
8
The Royal Palace of Naples, located in the heart of Naples, Italy, at Piazza del Plebiscito, is a hi..
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Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea)
Historical Landmark
9
Naples Underground, known in Italian as 'Napoli Sotterranea,' is a fascinating historical attraction..
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Castel Nuovo
Historical Landmark
10
Castel Nuovo, often referred to as Maschio Angioino, is a medieval castle located in the heart of Na..
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Piazza Maggiore
Historic Square
11
Piazza Maggiore is the principal square in Bologna, Italy, and has been the heart of the city since ..
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Two Towers (Due Torri)
Historic Landmark
12
The Two Towers, known locally as Le Due Torri, are the symbolic landmarks of Bologna, Italy. They ar..
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Archiginnasio of Bologna
Historical Landmark
13
The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most significant buildings in the city of Bologna, Italy,..
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Fountain of Neptune
Historical landmark
14
The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental civic fountain located in the eponymous Piazza del Nettuno n..
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Santo Stefano Basilica
Historical Landmark
15
The Basilica of Santo Stefano, also known as the Seven Churches, is a complex of religious edifices ..
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Basilica of Santa Croce
Historic church
16
The Basilica of Santa Croce, situated in Florence, Italy, is one of the most significant and largest..
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Asinelli Tower
Historical Landmark
17
The Asinelli Tower, located in Bologna, Italy, is an iconic symbol of the city with a rich history d..
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The Portico of San Luca
Historical Landmark
18
The Portico of San Luca is a significant historical and architectural feature in Bologna, Italy, con..
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Piazza De Ferrari
Historic Square
19
Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa and the heart of the city, known for its remarkable fo..
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Via Garibaldi
Historic Street
20
Via Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, and a main thoroughfare in the city's U..
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Boccadasse
Historic Fishing Village
21
Boccadasse is a historic fishing village in the city of Genoa, located in northwestern Italy. Nestle..
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Lighthouse of Genoa (La Lanterna)
Historical Landmark
22
The Lighthouse of Genoa, also known as La Lanterna, is a remarkable historical landmark and a symbol..
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Piazza del Campo (Siena)
Historical Landmark
23
Piazza del Campo, known simply as Il Campo, is the principal public space of the historic center of ..
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Siena Cathedral
Historical Landmark
24
Siena Cathedral, or Duomo di Siena, is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, that stands as a masterful..
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Torre del Mangia
Historical Landmark
25
Torre del Mangia is a prominent historical bell tower located in Siena, Italy, constructed between 1..
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Palazzo Pubblico
Historic building/Museum
26
The Palazzo Pubblico (Public Palace) is a historic building in Siena, Italy and is one of the most i..
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Biblioteca Piccolomini
Historical Library
27
The Biblioteca Piccolomini is a historical library situated within the complex of Siena Cathedral in..
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Piazza del Duomo (Siena)Italy→Siena
Historic Square/Cathedral
28
Piazza del Duomo in Siena, Italy, is one of the most recognized public squares in the country, famed..
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Battistero di San Giovanni
Historical Landmark
29
The Battistero di San Giovanni, also known as the Baptistry of St. John, is an architectural marvel ..
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Villa d'Este
Historical Landmark
30
Villa d'Este, located in Tivoli, near Rome, Italy, is a Renaissance masterpiece and a UNESCO World H..
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Venice
Historic city
31
Venice, Italy, is a city renowned for its unique architecture, history, and network of canals. Consi..
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Siena
Historic City
32
Siena, a city in Italy’s central Tuscany region, is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. T..
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Colosseum
Historical Landmark
33
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is l..
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Pantheon
Historical Landmark
34
The Pantheon, located in Rome, Italy, is a former Roman temple and now a church, renowned for its an..
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Trevi Fountain
Historical Landmark
35
The Trevi Fountain, known as 'Fontana di Trevi' in Italian, is an iconic Baroque masterpiece and one..
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Piazza Navona
Historic Square
36
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome's many squares. The ..
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Castel Sant'Angelo
Historical Landmark
37
Castel Sant'Angelo, located on the right bank of the Tiber River in Rome, Italy, is a towering cylin..
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Spanish Steps
Historical landmark
38
The Spanish Steps are an architectural and cultural landmark in Rome, Italy, known for their monumen..
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Capitoline Hill and Museums
Historical Landmark & Museum
39
The Capitoline Hill, known in Italian as Campidoglio, is the smallest and most significant of the se..
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Circus Maximus
Historical Landmark
40
The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located i..
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Baths of Caracalla
Historical Landmark
41
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, are a grand example of Roman public baths, or thermae, built ..
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Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano
Historical Landmark
42
Piazza Venezia is a central hub of Rome, Italy, known for its grandiose architecture and cultural si..
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Campo de' Fiori
Historical Square
43
Campo de' Fiori is a rectangular square south of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy, at the border of the ..
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Pitti Palace
Historical Landmark
44
The Pitti Palace, originally known as Palazzo Pitti, is a grand Renaissance mansion situated on the ..
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St Mark's Square
Historic Square
45
St Mark's Square, known as Piazza San Marco in Italian, is the principal public square of Venice, It..
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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
Historic Site, Museum
46
Doge's Palace, known as Palazzo Ducale in Italian, is a historic masterpiece situated in the heart o..
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Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)
Historical Landmark
47
The Rialto Bridge, known as the Ponte di Rialto in Italian, is an iconic structure spanning the Gran..
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Bridge of Sighs
Historical Landmark
48
The Bridge of Sighs, known as Ponte dei Sospiri in Italian, is an iconic structure located in Venice..
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Santa Maria della Salute
Historic Church
49
Santa Maria della Salute, commonly known simply as La Salute, is one of the most iconic landmarks of..
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Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Historical landmark
50
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a landmark building in Venice, Italy, noted for its collection of ..
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Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Historical Landmark
51
The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, commonly known as the Frari, stands grandly in the h..
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Jewish Ghetto and Jewish Museum
Historic site
52
The Jewish Ghetto in Venice, Italy is a historically significant area where Jews were compelled to l..
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Palazzo Mocenigo
Historic House Museum
53
Palazzo Mocenigo is a Renaissance-era palace located in the heart of Venice, Italy, within the distr..
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The Duomo
Historical Landmark
54
The Duomo, also known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is an iconic symbol of Florence, I..
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Ponte Vecchio
Historical Landmark
55
Ponte Vecchio, or 'Old Bridge,' is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, It..
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Palazzo Vecchio
Historical Landmark
56
Palazzo Vecchio, meaning 'Old Palace,' is a historic town hall situated in the center of Florence, I..
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Boboli Gardens
Historical Garden
57
The Boboli Gardens, situated directly behind the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy, are a monumental p..
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Borghese Gallery and Gardens
Art Gallery and Gardens
Borghese Gallery and Gardens
Villa d'Este
Historical Landmark
Villa d'Este
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Basilica
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Palatine Hill
Archaeological Site
Palatine Hill
Campo de' Fiori
Historical Square
Campo de' Fiori
Trastevere neighborhood
Neighborhood
Trastevere neighborhood
Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano
Historical Landmark
Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano
Baths of Caracalla
Historical Landmark
Baths of Caracalla
Circus Maximus
Historical Landmark
Circus Maximus
Capitoline Hill and Museums
Historical Landmark & Museum
Capitoline Hill and Museums
Colosseum
Historical Landmark
Colosseum
Spanish Steps
Historical landmark
Spanish Steps
Castel Sant'Angelo
Historical Landmark
Castel Sant'Angelo
Piazza Navona
Historic Square
Piazza Navona
Sistine Chapel
Chapel / Cultural Landmark
Sistine Chapel
Trevi Fountain
Historical Landmark
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Historical Landmark
Pantheon
Roman Forum
Archaeological Site
Roman Forum
Peter's Basilica
Basilica/Church/Cultural Site
Peter's Basilica
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