Old photos of Vatican City
11 photographs of Vatican City, from 1925 to 2013 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
1925
2013
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What the photos show
The 11 photographs of Vatican City on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1925 to 2013. 7 of them were taken before 1980; the other 4 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.1 spot was photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.11 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Vatican City through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Vatican City
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1920s · 6 photos
1960s · 1 photo
2000s · 2 photos
2010s · 2 photos
