History
| Vatican City * | |
|---|---|
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Country | Holy See |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv, vi |
| Reference | 286 |
| Region ** | Europe |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1984 |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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