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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
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.
Vatican City, Vatican - April 25, 2025: Two Carabinieri in uniform ensure security during the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.
Aerial view of Rome, taken from top of St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
Vatican City, Vatican City - March 25th 2019: A Swiss guard in St Peter's Basilica
13th June, 2022: Papal gendarmes police St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, Italy on a beautiful clear blue sky day.
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
Vatican City, Vatican City State - March 11, 2023: Two Swiss guards standing at the entrance of Vatican city, wearing their traditional colorful uniform
Rome, Italy - August 19, 2016: Papal Swiss guards standing at his post. The Swiss guards served since the late 15th century.
Vatican, Italy, March 06 -- Two Asian tourists with medical masks in their mouths due to the Coronavirus epidemic that has hit Italy since late February, walk in the middle of St. Peter's Square to visit the Basilica. Normally full of hundreds of tourists in line to access the most famous and important church of Christianity, in these weeks St. Peter's Square appear empty. HD format image.
Rome, Italy - September 15 2022: Papal Swiss Guards in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy
Rome, Lazio, Italy - April 21, 2025: A camera captures St. Peter's on Easter Monday, the same day the Holy Father passed away.
Swiss Guards,  one with halberd on honour duty, this guard should not be approached. The other guard, with hands folded may be approached by tourists. Italian Guardia Svizzera Inside Vatican City, Rome, Italy, in August on a hot summers day
Rome, Italy - May 5, 2025: Two carabinieri on horseback as tourists walk to  Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome downtown
The first Carosello dates back to May 3, 1883, and took place in Rome, on the occasion of the wedding between Tommaso di Savoia and Isabella di Baviera in Piazza di Siena at Villa Borghese in Rome. The current Carousel, is performed for the conclusion of the International Horse Competition of Rome, right in Piazza di Siena, from 9 July 1933. On that occasion the different formations that took part in it each wore a different historical uniform of the weapon: this earned the equestrian exhibition the nickname of \
Italy, Rome-November 19,2024: Municipal workers restoring the buildings of Rome.
Rome, Italy - 29.10.2019: Woman police officer in uniform regulates traffic. Travel.
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.
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.
April 9th 2022, Rome Italy: Tourists and locals enjoying the sunshine and life in Rome.
Rome, Italy - September 16 2022: Swiss Guard Close Up Portrait in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican
Knight hospitallers Portrait Series in Fort Saint Elmo. Military re-enactment at Fort Saint Elmo, Valetta, Malta. Canon 1Ds Mark III
Vatican - October 15, 2024: The Pontifical Swiss Guards in one of the access doors to the Vatican City State, on the left side of St. Peter's Basilica
Rome, Lazio, Italy - April 21, 2025: Sea of ​​crowds between Piazza Pia and Via della Conciliazione, all heading towards the Holy See on Easter Monday
Rome Vatican City Italy 05 October 2019 Two Soldiers of the Swiss Guard greet each other and guard St. Peter's Basilica
Rome, Italy - January 27, 2024: People and police car in Piazza San Pietro with obelisk and Papale Basilica di San Pietro in Vatican City on a fine winter day
Rome, Italy - January 3 2023 St.Peter Basilica - Pope Benedict funeral. Red Cross workers attending visitors in the square
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
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Rome, Italy - May 5, 2025: Vatican city, pilgrims visit S. Peter's Basilica before the conclave, election of the new Pope
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