| 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 andSan Paolo Fuori le Mura |
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| Criteria | Cultural |
| Reference | 91ter |
| Inscription | 1980 (4thSession) |
| Extensions | 1990, 2015 |
| Area | 38.9 ha (0.150 sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 41°53′24.8″N12°29′32.3″E / 41.890222°N 12.492306°E /41.890222; 12.492306 |

Theproperties of the Holy See are regulated by the 1929Lateran Treaty signed with theKingdom of Italy. Although part ofItalian territory, some of them enjoyextraterritoriality similar to those of foreign embassies, including tax exemptions.[1][2] Nonetheless, those visiting these properties are generally required to follow the immigration rules of Italy. For example, American seminarians at thePontifical North American College need an Italian visa, despite residing, and studying, in extraterritorial property of theHoly See.

TheFundamental 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.