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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
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.
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 State - April 29, 2013: Pontifical Swiss guard dressed in the renaisance style uniform on duty outside the Vatican.
Vatican City, Rome, Italy - July, 9 2019: a Swiss Guard of Vatican Army stand guard in Saint Peter's Square, Roma
Vatican - Oct 14, 2018. Papal Swiss Guard in uniform at Saint Peter Square. Swiss soldiers are a symbol of attraction in Vatican.
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.
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.
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, Vatican City State - November 13, 2013: a swiss guard is on duty during a papal audience.
Rome, Italy - August 19, 2016: Papal Swiss guards standing at his post. The Swiss guards served since the late 15th century.
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 City, Vatican - April 25, 2025: Two Carabinieri in uniform ensure security during the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.
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, Italy - April 23, 2014: A Pontifical Swiss Guard in front of visitors at a generalaudience at St Peter's Square. A small force maintained by the Holy See, it is responsible for the safety of the Pope, including the security of the Apostolic Palace. The Swiss Guard serves as the de facto military of Vatican City. The official dress uniform is of blue, red, orange and yellow with a distinctly Renaissance appearance. During cold or inclement weather, a dark blue cape is worn over the regular uniform, like on the photo.
Vatican, November 19, 2017: Swiss Guards standing by a gate at Saint Peters Square.
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.
Vatican City - October 14, 2025: Papal Swiss Guard on St. Peter’s Square in Vatican. The Pontifical Swiss Guard also known as the Papal Swiss Guard is an armed forces, guard of honour, and protective security unit, maintained by the Holy See to protect the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City State.
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 - Aug 29, 2025: Member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in Renaissance-era dress uniform protecting the Apostolic Palace at Vatican City
Italy, Rome-November 19,2024: The historical statues in St. Peter's 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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