Apostolic Palace Tour

The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, located in Vatican City. It is also known as the Papal Palace, the Palace of the Vatican and the Vatican Palace. The Vatican itself refers to the building as the Palace of Sixtus V, in honor of Pope Sixtus V, who built most of the present form of the palace.
  • Alternative names: Palace of Sixtus V · Palace of the Vatican · Papal Palace
  • Country: Vatican City
  • Construction started: 30 April 1589
  • Type: Official residence
Data from: en.wikipedia.org