Apostolic Palace

Step inside the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope and administrative center of the Catholic Church. Admire its magnificent halls, opulent apartments, and historic chapels, including the Papal Apartments and the Sala Regia. Learn about the papal conclave process in the Sistine Chapel, where popes are elected, and explore the Vatican Library, housing one of the most extensive collections of ancient manuscripts and documents in the world.