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"Another tip: museums often have extended hours in the evenings, something we took advantage of during a summer 2022 trip to the Vatican." - Travel + Leisure Editors
Tourist attraction · Città del Vaticano
Marvel at the stunning double helix staircase in the Vatican Museums, where art and architecture spiral together in an unforgettable design.
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Basilica · Città del Vaticano
St. Peter's Basilica, a Late Renaissance marvel by the likes of Michelangelo, captivates with its awe-inspiring architecture and rich history, inviting visitors to soak in its sacred atmosphere.
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Museum · Città del Vaticano
Step into the stunning long gallery of the Vatican Museums, where intricate 16th-century maps of Italy come alive under a golden vaulted ceiling.
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Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy, is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. It's home to the Pope and a trove of iconic art and architecture. Its Vatican Museums house ancient Roman sculptures such as the famed “Laocoön and His Sons” as well as Renaissance frescoes in the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling. ― Google
Catholic church · Città del Vaticano
The Sistine Chapel, a beacon of artistic brilliance in the Vatican Museums, captivates with Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoed ceiling and serene atmosphere.
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Plaza · Città del Vaticano
Piazza San Pietro is a breathtaking hub of spirituality and history, framed by grand colonnades, lively crowds, and the stellar St. Peter’s Basilica.
Art museum · Città del Vaticano
The Vatican Museums offer a breathtaking journey through history with exquisite Renaissance art and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel frescoes.
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This Catholic city-state, home to the Pope, dazzles with the Sistine Chapel's frescoes and St. Peter’s Basilica, plus evening museum hours to savor.
Historical landmark · Città del Vaticano
Explore the fascinating underground tomb of St. Peter beneath the Vatican Basilica, a must-see for history buffs and architecture lovers alike.