Apostolic Palace

Apostolic Palace is a notable place in Vatikanstadt. Built in 1589, it is considered a significant example of Architektur der Renaissance. The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, located in Vatican City. It is also known as the Papal Palace, the Palace of the Vatican and the Vatican Palace. The Vatican itself refers to the building as the Palace of Sixtus V, in honor of Pope Sixtus V, who built most of the present form of the palace.