| Vatican Hill | |
|---|---|
| Hill of Rome | |
| Latin name | Mons Vaticanus |
| Italian name | Colle Vaticano |
| Rione | Borgo |
| Buildings | Circus of Nero |
| Churches | St Peter's Basilica |
Vatican Hill
Location on a map of Vatican City
Vatican Hill (/ˈvætɪkən/; Latin: Mons Vaticanus; Italian: Colle Vaticano) is a hill in Rome, located on the right bank (west side) of Tiber river, opposite to the traditional seven hills of Rome. The hill also gave the name to Vatican City. It is the location of St. Peter's Basilica.