Vatican Hill

Vatican Hill
Hill of Rome
Latin nameMons Vaticanus
Italian nameColle Vaticano
RioneBorgo
BuildingsCircus of Nero
ChurchesSt Peter's Basilica
Vatican Hill is located in Vatican City
Vatican Hill
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.