Take a stirring journey through art and religious history with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Avoid the long ticket lines and then enjoy your visit at your own pace. Wander through the Greek Cross Gallery to see elaborately-carved sarcophagi that might just contain the earthly remains of some of antiquity’s famous kings and queens. Peek at the Cabinet of the Masks, or tour the Sala degli Animali to see a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Walk the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments. Then, it’s time to marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican, and perhaps even of all the world’s art treasures.
See priceless works of art from the Papal collections in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Marvel at masterpieces from antiquity to Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes.
The Vatican Museums house an extensive collection of art and artifacts accumulated by the Catholic Church over centuries. Expect to encounter works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and other masters.
The Sistine Chapel is the crown jewel of the Vatican Museums. Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic "Creation of Adam" on the ceiling and "The Last Judgment" on the altar wall. The chapel is a sacred space and visitors are asked to maintain a respectful silence.
While not part of the Vatican Museums, many visitors combine their trip with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, located nearby in St. Peter's Square. The basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and you can climb to the top for a panoramic view of Rome.
Visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is a profound cultural experience, offering a glimpse into the rich artistic and religious heritage of the Vatican City.
Go directly to the Vatican Museum entrance on Viale Vaticano.
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