Properties of the Holy See

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Plaque claiming extraterritoriality on the door of the Lateran Palace, Rome.

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.<ref>see Article 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the Lateran Treaty Template:Webarchive</ref><ref name="CIA">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.

Outside Vatican City but inside Rome

Extraterritorial property

Non-extraterritorial property

Former extraterritorial property

  • Palazzo della Datarìa, near the Quirinal Palace (not a property of the Holy See anymore; exchanged for Palazzo Pio in the aftermath of Italian seizure of Quirinial Palace)<ref name="VA">Template:Cite web</ref>

Outside Rome

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

Non-extraterritorial property

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

References

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