Vatican Necropolis
Vatican Necropolis is a historic cemetery in Vatican City, Vatican City. Wikidata records 3 notable interments here, including Saint Peter, Evaristus, Evaristus.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇻🇦 Vatican City, Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.90230, 12.45329 (source: Wikidata) |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
3 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Vatican Necropolis's 3 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include Catholic priest (67%).
- Saint Peter (0–65), Catholic bishop, fisher, apostle
- Evaristus (100–105), Catholic priest
- Evaristus (100–107), Catholic priest
Common questions
Where is Vatican Necropolis?
Vatican Necropolis is in Vatican City, Vatican City, at coordinates 41.9023, 12.4533.
Who is buried at Vatican Necropolis?
Wikidata documents 3 notable interments at Vatican Necropolis, including Saint Peter, Evaristus, Evaristus.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2119637 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
Related terms
- Heritage StatusNecropolisNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Vatican Necropolis, Vatican City, Vatican City." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q2119637. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/vatican-necropolis/
BibTeX
@misc{restingplaces-vatican-necropolis,
title = {Vatican Necropolis, Vatican City, Vatican City},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/vatican-necropolis/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q2119637}
}