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Vatican Heliport (Rome)

Vatican City / Rome
 heliport, helipad

The heliport built under Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini, 1963-1978) which Roman Pontiffs now regularly use when going on their numerous pastoral journeys. The heliport has been placed under the protection of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa depicted here in a bronze image. From here one can admire the great open space of the French Garden. a Italian Military helicopter is used.
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Coordinates:   41°54'7"N   12°26'46"E

Comments

  • BOB (guest)
    Is there no airport because of the size of the country?