Vatican Gardens

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Top 1% of attractions in Rome
8 / 10

5 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"The gardens include a formal Italian garden, a flowering French garden, a romantic English landscape, and a small forest." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Up to half the Vatican is covered by the perfectly manicured Vatican Gardens, which contain fortifications, grottoes, monuments and fountains dating from the 9th century to the present day." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Pope Innocent VIII began construction of the first modern garden at the Vatican in the 15th century." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"These nice gardens are dotted with sculptures and monuments offered by various countries." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"23 hectares (58 acres) of lush gardens filled with winding paths, brilliantly colored flowers, groves of massive oaks, and ancient fountains and pools." Full review