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"An impressively ornate room with 40 large maps of Italy dating back to 1582, located in the Vatican Museums." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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VA, 00120, Vatican City Get directions

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120m gallery of 16th-century Italian fresco maps under vaulted ceiling

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VA, 00120, Vatican City Get directions

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