The Vatican museums were founded in 16th century. They display works from the extensive collection of the Roman Catholic Church.
The museum also includes the Sistine Chapel, which is most famously known for being the location of Papal conclaves - for the election of a new Pope - and also for Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes.
Besides Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes, other highlights of the museums are The Raphael rooms, which are famous for their frescoes, painted by Raphael and his workshop; Caravaggio's "Entombment of Christ"; and Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of Saint Jerome.
Also of interest is The Gallery of Maps: topographical maps of the whole of Italy, painted on the walls by friar Ignazio Danti of Perugia, commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII (1572–1585).
The group of museums also includes several sculpture museums.
You follow a designated route through the museums ending at the Sistine Chapel.
The museum is visited by over 3 million people a year and so in peak season you can wait up to 2 to 3 hours in the queue!
Times and Prices
Generally Daily 10.00 - 15.30 (last entry).
(Some days only open to 12:30 & 13:30)
( It is also closed about 4 days in every month)
13 Euro (valid for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel)
FREE last Sunday in every month
Location
Entrance on Viale Vaticano
Off Via Santamaura
How to Get There
METRO RED A LINE: Cipro - Musei Vaticani
External Link
Official Web Site
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