Gardens of Vatican City
1297 km
WC2X+RG 29 Via Paolo VI
Vatican Gardens
The Vatican Gardens date back to medieval times when orchards and vineyards extended north of the Papal Apostolic Palace. Pope Nicholas III in 1279 moved his residence to the Vatican from the Lateran Palace, closing this area with walls. He created an orchard, a meadow and a garden. Through the centuries, the Vatican Gardens have undergone remodels, being influence by the Renaissance style.
Throughout, one can see numerous fountains, sculptures, and many grottos dedicated to the Virgin Mary and other saints. While you visit the Vatican Gardens, we invite you to pray the rosary visiting the many sites honoring the Virgin Mary.
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Journey with Sr. Emanuela Edwards as she takes you through the Marian shrines inside the Vatican Gardens.