Apostolic Palace

The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the reigning Pope and is located in Vatican City, northeast of St. Peter's Basilica. Despite the name of the palace, it is used for administrative functions as well. For example, there are many administrative offices inside the palace that are used to manage government functions of the Vatican State. The Apostolic Palace can be compared to the White House in terms of the work mechanism and the functions assigned to it. The palace also has many outstanding features, as it has become one of the best tourist attractions in this city, and contains inside it many beautiful gardens, aquariums, museums, and natural institutes.