Properties of the Holy See

Properties of the Holy See
with extraterritorial rights in Rome
UNESCO World Heritage Site
	Saint John Lateran; highest ranking basilica, seat of the Bishop of Rome; extraterrestrial property outside Vatican City territory.
	Interactive map of Properties of the Holy See ; with extraterritorial rights in Rome
Location	Rome, Italy
Part of	Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Includes	Complexes of St John in Lateran and of Scala Sancta; Complex of Santa Maria Maggiore; Palazzo di San Callisto and buildings along the Via S. Egidio in Trastevere; Palazzo della Cancelleria; Palazzo di Propaganda Fide; Palazzo Maffei; Palazzo dei Convertendi; Palazzi detti dei Propilei; Palazzo San Pio X; Properties on the Gianicolo; Palazzo del Santo Uffizio; Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura;
Criteria	Cultural: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
Reference	91ter
Inscription	1980 (4th Session)
Extensions	1990, 2015
Area	38.9 ha (0.150 sq mi)
Coordinates	41°53′24.8″N 12°29′32.3″E / 41.890222°N 12.492306°E
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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. 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.