The properties of the Holy See are regulated by the 1929 Lateran Treaty signed with the Kingdom of Italy. Although part of Italian territory, some of them enjoy extraterritoriality similar to those of foreign embassies, including tax exemptions.[1][2] Nonetheless, those visiting these properties are generally required to follow the immigration rules of Italy. For example, American seminarians at the Pontifical North American College need an Italian visa, despite residing, and studying, in extraterritorial property of the Holy See.

World Heritage properties in Holy See (extraterritorial properties in Rome)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
LocationRome
Part ofHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Includes
CriteriaCultural: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
Reference91ter
Inscription1980 (4th Session)
Extensions1990, 2015
Area38.9 ha (0.150 sq mi)
Coordinates41°53′24.8″N 12°29′32.3″E / 41.890222°N 12.492306°E / 41.890222; 12.492306
Properties of the Holy See is located in Rome
Properties of the Holy See
Location of Properties of the Holy See in Rome
Properties of the Holy See is located in Lazio
Properties of the Holy See
Properties of the Holy See (Lazio)
Properties of the Holy See is located in Italy
Properties of the Holy See
Properties of the Holy See (Italy)

Outside Vatican City but inside Rome

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Extraterritorial property

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Non-extraterritorial property

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Former extraterritorial property

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Outside Rome

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Extraterritorial property of the Holy See in Castel Gandolfo:
1. Papal palace with adjacent garden
2. Garden of the Villa Cybo
3. Villa Barberini, gardens and agricultural area
4. Oliveto ex-Bacelli
5. Church of San Tommaso di Villanova

Extraterritorial property

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Non-extraterritorial property

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The Fundamental Accord, signed in 1993, grants property rights and tax exemptions to the Holy See over various Christian holy sites in Israel, but the agreement was never finalized because of diplomatic problems between the Vatican and Israeli governments.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ see Article 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the Lateran Treaty Archived 2011-08-13 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "CIA - The World Factbook -- Holy See (Vatican City)". Central Intelligence Agency. 2006-12-19. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  3. ^ a b c d "Zone exterritoriali vaticane". Website of the Holy See. Retrieved 2009-12-08.