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Knowledge & learning in Vatican City

Vatican City and its immediate surroundings offer a rich landscape for those drawn to knowledge. Historic libraries — among them the Biblioteca Angelica, Biblioteca Casanatense, Biblioteca Vallicelliana and the Bibliotheca Hertziana — hold centuries of manuscripts, printed works and art-historical research. Ancient structures add further depth: the Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Janus, the Auditorium of Hadrian and the Baths of Diocletian reflect layers of Roman building tradition. The Botanical Garden provides a space for natural study, while sites such as Caelian Hill, the Capanne Romulee and the Castrum Caetani connect urban history with archaeological inquiry.

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