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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.

Rome, Italy - September 16 2022: Swiss Guard Close Up Portrait in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican

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, Vatican City - March 25th 2019: A Swiss guard in St Peter's Basilica

Vatican City, Vatican City State - March 11, 2023: Two Swiss guards standing at the entrance of Vatican city, wearing their traditional colorful uniform

Centurion on foot soldier Ancient Rome

Vatican - Aug 29, 2025: Member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in Renaissance-era dress uniform protecting the Apostolic Palace at Vatican City

Rabat, Morocco - Oct 13, 2019: A royal maroccan guard in front of the mausoleum of the Mohammed V next to the Hassan Tower

Pontifical Swiss Guards, Vatican City, Rome, Italy. Two Swiss Guards in colorful uniform standing guard entrance to St. Peter's Basilica.

Rome, Italy - September 15 2022: Papal Swiss Guards in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy

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.

Vatican City State - April 29, 2013: Pontifical Swiss guard dressed in the renaisance style uniform on duty outside the Vatican.

Ivrea, Italy - March 02, 2025: a woman with traditional costume riding an horse during the historical parade at Ivrea Carnival.

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

Rome, Italy, 12 January -- The changing of the guard of honor in the main door of the Palazzo del Quirinale (Quirinal Palace), in the historic heart of Rome. The changing of the guard takes place every hour, carried out by all the Italian military corps. In the photo the Lancers of Montebello of the Italian Army. The Quirinal Palace is currently the official seat of the President of the Italian Republic, elected every seven years by the Parliament. Built in Neo-classical style on the Quirinal hill between 1583 and 1583 as the residence of Pope Gregory XIII, over the centuries this palace has been the papal residence (1605-1870), the residence of the King of Italy (1871-1946) and the official seat of the Presidency of the Republic (from 1946 to today). Some of the most important Italian architects and artists participated in its construction and decoration, including Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Carlo Maderno, Guido Reni and Domenico Fontana. The Quirinale, with an extension of 110 thousand square meters, is the sixth largest building in the world. In 1980 the historic center of Rome was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Super wide angle image in High Definition.

Rabat, Morocco - May 28, 2012: An armed Berber guard is scanning the area in front of the King Hassan II mausoleum under the ornate archway and marble plaza and walkway in Rabat Morocco. He is armed with an old bolt action rifle with extensive mother-of-pearl inlay on the stock

Papal swiss soldier of Vatican guards entrance to St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy. High quality photo, Vertical photo

Rome, Italy - September 16 2022: Papal or Pontifical Swiss Guard, Vatican, Rome, Italy

Vatican City, Vatican - May 28, 2023: Low angle view of a Swiss Guard standing at attention with a halberd, diligently guarding the entrance to Vatican City, embodying tradition and security in a historic setting

Detail of the colorful uniform the Swiss Guard wears near St. Peter's Basilica

Ivrea, Italy - March 02, 2025: volunteers from local communities taking part to the grand historical parade of Ivrea Carnival featuring participants dressed in medieval costumes. They reenact various scenes from Ivrea's history, paying homage to the town's fight for independence.

Rome, Italy, September 24, 2023: Swiss Guard, an infantry military formation that serves as the Pope's bodyguard, while on duty.

Rome, Italy, 12 January -- The guard of honor in the main door of the Palazzo del Quirinale (Quirinal Palace), in the historic heart of Rome. In the photo, on the left a soldier of the Montebello Lancers, on the right an officer of the Corazzieri (Italian Presidential Guard). The Quirinal Palace is currently the official seat of the President of the Italian Republic, elected every seven years by the Parliament. Built in neoclassical style on the Quirinal hill between 1573 and 1583 as the summer residence of Pope Gregory XIII, this palace over the centuries has been the residence of the Popes (1605-1870), the residence of the King of Italy (1871-1946) and official seat of the Presidency of the Republic (from 1946 to today). Some of the most important Italian architects and artists participated in its construction and decoration, including Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Carlo Maderno, Guido Reni and Domenico Fontana. The Quirinal Palace, with an extension of 110.000 square meters, is the sixth largest building in the world. In 1980 the historic center of Rome was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Image in High Definition format.

Lima, Peru - October 18, 2018: The guard is guarding Government Palace building, Main Square Lima city historical heritage center architecture, Peru travel destination tourism.

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 - September 15 2022: Papal or Pontifical Swiss Guard Close Up in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy

Knights of Malta on the top of Fort Sant Elmo at Sunset with Maltese Flag, Valetta, Malta. Knights Group Portrait. Personal Editing

A member of the Corps of the Pontifical Swiss Guard stand guard to the Apostolic Palace in Vatican

Ivrea, Italy - March 02, 2025: a young woman with the mugnaia (Miller's Daughter) costume at Ivrea Carnival. She is the symbol of freedom and the heroine of the festival since her appearance in 1858. She is parading though the city accompained by the General. According to legend, the brave maiden liberated the people from tyranny by killing the Marquis of Monferrato, who starved the city and forced young brides to the ius primae noctis. The miller first seduced the nobleman, then she rebelled on the night of the encounter, cutting off his head with his own sword and initiating the popular uprising.

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