Vatican City: the basics to know before your visit

In this case, “Vatican City” refers to both the state and its capital. The territory is in Southern Europe and has no coastline. Keep that distinction in mind when consulting maps or planning travel: national facts describe the state, but they are not enough to answer practical questions about a particular visit.

The available data list Italian and Latin as languages, and the euro as the currency. These are useful points of reference, not a complete account of the languages you will encounter at every service or the payment methods accepted at each venue. Check directly if a particular language service or transaction is important for your trip.

Geographic and national information cannot establish opening hours, prices, availability, access arrangements or entry requirements for specific places. Before you go, consult the official information for the site you plan to visit and check the details for your chosen date. If you rely on a particular service or need specific access arrangements, confirm them with the relevant provider; do not infer them from general information about the state.