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30 of April 2013. Rome, Vatican. Gate of St. Peter's Basilica which is guarded by Swiss Guards. The guard stands in the centre of the gate.
Detail of the colorful uniform the Swiss Guard wears near St. Peter's Basilica
Rome, Italy - September 15 2022: Papal Swiss Guards in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy
Swiss Guards in traditional colorful uniforms stand in formation at Vatican City, accompanied by a marching band during a Christmas celebration. Dec 25, 2018. Vatican City
Rome, Italy - April 30, 2016: Swiss Guards, with their colorful uniform feature, lined up in St. Peter's Square, in the general audience of the Pope.
Vatican City, Italy. October 13, 2019. A member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard close to Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican City with sunset light. Apostolic Palace buildings.
Vatican - Oct 14, 2018. Papal Swiss Guard in uniform at Saint Peter Square. Swiss soldiers are a symbol of attraction in Vatican.
Vatican, November 19, 2017: Swiss Guards standing by a gate at Saint Peters Square.
Vatican City, Rome, Italy - July, 9 2019: a Swiss Guard of Vatican Army stand guard in Saint Peter's Square, Roma
Vatican, November 07 -- Some nuns come out from an access door of the Vatican State, on the left side of St. Peter's Basilica, in the historic heart of Rome, manned by a Swiss Guard in its sentry box. Nuns and guards wear medical masks due to measures against Covid-19 pandemic. The Pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed body in the service of the Pope created in 1506 under the pontificate of Julius II, composed of about 130 military elements all of Swiss nationality. According to legend, the icon and distinctive blue and yellow uniform of the Swiss Guards was designed by Michelangelo, while it was designed by commander Jules Repond at the beginning of the 20th century. With its five centuries of history, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the oldest military guard in the world still in service. Image in high definition format.
Swiss Guards and a marching band lead a Christmas procession at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, with a large crowd capturing the event. Dec 25, 2018. Vatican City
Vatican City: Papal Swiss Guard in uniform. Currently, the name Swiss Guard generally refers to the Pontifical Swiss Guard of the Holy See stationed at the Vatican in Rome
A member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard (Papal Swiss Guard) with halberd, posted at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. The Guard serves as the military of Vatican City and was established in 1506. It is among the oldest military units.
Vatican - June 15, 2024: Picture of swiss guards protecting the entry to the vatican. The Pontifical Swiss Guard, also known as the Papal Swiss Guard or simply Swiss Guard, is an armed force and honour guard unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City State. Established in 1506 under Pope Julius II, it is among the oldest military units in continuous operation, and is sometimes called the world's smallest army. The single Swiss Guard in this image wears the time-honored uniform first introduced in the early 16th century. Tasked with safeguarding the Pope and Vatican grounds, the Swiss Guards symbolize loyalty and dedication, rooted in a rich heritage that marries military discipline with religious ceremony. Standing quietly against the ornate architectural backdrop, the guard exemplifies the convergence of history, faith, and duty that resonates throughout the world's smallest independent state.
Vatican City, Vatican - April 25, 2025: Two Carabinieri in uniform ensure security during the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.
Rabat, Morocco - November 5, 2013: Royal guard in front of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Mausoleum contains tombs of the Moroccan king and his sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah.
Ankara, Turkey - August 15, 2015: Ataturk Mausoleum guardians are walking for a ceremony. Anıtkabir (literally, \
Aerial view of Rome, taken from top of St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
Vatican City, Vatican City State - October 11, 2007: A member of the Corps of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, or Swiss Guard as commonly known, stands guard at in the Vatican City near St. Peter's Basilica. The Swiss Guard is a small force maintained by the Holy See. It is responsible for the safety of the Pope and the security of the Apostolic Palace including the entrances to the City State. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; vertical format.
Rome, Italy - September 13, 2024: Crowd in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. The cobblestones of the square in the foreground.
Vatican City, Vatican City State - March 11, 2023: Two Swiss guards standing at the entrance of Vatican city, wearing their traditional colorful uniform
Vatican City, Vatican - May 28, 2023: Swiss Guard, in traditional uniform, stands at his post beneath an archway leading to Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, holding a halberd
Italy, Rome-November 19,2024: The historical statues in St. Peter's Square
Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 16, 2018.The Argentine Grenadiers  at the Plaza de Mayo Square.The Argentine Grenadiers are a cavalry unit and continue to use the horses for parades. At the same time, they are part of the official acts of the government of the Argentine nation and in turn, by order of the then president José Figueroa Alcorta in 1907, they received the official designation of bodyguards from the President of the Nation.
The Hague, The Netherlands - May 24, 2023; official ceremony in front of Noordeinde Palace on Wednesday mornings when new ambassadors visit King Willem-Alexander and offer him their letter of credence. The audience includes a ceremony that can be followed from Noordeinde street. The ambassadors arrive by state coach, escorted by horsemen from the Royal Netherlands Mounted Police.
Rome, Italy - September 16 2022: Swiss Guard Close Up Portrait in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican
People on a rainy day in Rome
Italian ceremonial guards in ornate uniforms with red and white plumes march in formation at the Vatican, symbolizing honor and tradition at Christmas. Dec 25, 2018. Vatican City
Pope Statue Of Syracuse Cathedral In Syracuse, Sicily
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