St. Peter's Square

Peter's Square | The heart of the city and Christianity. Named after Saint Peter, one of Jesus' apostles and the first Pope, St. Peter's Square is where he was martyred. Today, it's a beautiful gathering spot where people from all over the world come to connect with the Church's sacred atmosphere.

Peter's Square. Entry is free, but all visitors must pass through security screening. Reserved entry holders: Use the same main entrance, but join the dedicated queue located further to the right, separate from the on-site visitor line, for quicker, timed-entry.

While not being a member of the United Nations in its own right, the Holy See recognizes most UN member states – with nine exceptions (Afghanistan, Brunei, Laos, Nicaragua, North Korea, The People's Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Vietnam.