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Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums
About

The Vatican Museums are a vast and world-renowned complex within Vatican City, housing one of the largest and most important art collections in existence, amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy over centuries. Visitors can explore 54 museums and over 1,400 rooms, chapels, and galleries, with highlights that include the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes—most famously, The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement—cover the walls and ceiling. The Raphael Rooms, another must-see, are celebrated for their Renaissance frescoes by Raphael and his pupils. Among the museums, the Pio-Clementino Museum stands out for its Greek and Roman sculptures, such as the Apollo Belvedere and Laocoön and His Sons, displayed in the Octagonal Court, the Sala Rotonda, and the Gallery of the Statues. The Gallery of Maps is a 120-meter-long corridor adorned with 16th-century maps and ornate frescoes, offering a visual journey through Italy’s regions. Other treasures include the Pinacoteca, with masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci, and the Gregorian Egyptian and Etruscan Museums, which feature ancient mummies, sarcophagi, and artifacts. The Pinecone Courtyard, with its modern sculptures and views of St. Peter’s dome, is a popular resting spot. The Vatican Museums are not only a showcase of artistic and historical wonders but also a testament to centuries of cultural dialogue and preservation.

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Location

The Vatican Museums are located at Viale Vaticano's main entrance, Viale Vaticano 6, in the heart of Vatican City, Rome, Italy. This iconic museum complex is home to some of the world's most renowned art collections, including works by Michelangelo and Raphael. The nearest metro station is Ottaviano-San Pietro, a 10-minute walk away, while bus routes 49, 492 and 990 stop nearby. Visitors can also take a scenic walk from St. Peter's Square, which takes around 15 minutes. Nearby attractions St. Peter's Basilica: A stunning Renaissance church that is one of the largest in the world St. Peter's Square: An impressive public square with colonnades designed by Bernini Castel Sant'Angelo: A former fortress and mausoleum with panoramic views of Rome Ponte Sant'Angelo: A pedestrian bridge lined with beautiful angel sculptures The Vatican Museums are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm, with last entry one hour before closing.

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