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Apostolic Palace

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Inside The Papal Palace

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The Lateran Apostolic Palace opens for public to view Pontiffs' private rooms | Latest English News

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Europe's Largest Gothic Palace Was Once Home to Popes | National Geographic

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APOSTOLIC PALACE, VATICAN CITY

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Who has access to the Papal Apartment?

The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Roman Catholic Pope and Bishop of Rome, which is located in Vatican City. It is also known as the Papal Palace, Palace of the Vatican and Vatican Palace. The Vatican itself refers to the building as the Palace of Sixtus V in honor of Pope Sixtus V.