Vatican Museums
Latest update: 26 February 2022
The Vatican Museums were established in 1506 by Pope Julius II and are housed within the Vatican City complex in Rome.
Around 20,000 works of art are on display throughout the vast museum complex and particular highlights of the typical itinerary include the Sistine Chapel, the Stanze di Raffaelo with their frescoes by Raphael and the spiralling Bramante Staircase. |
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City: Rome
Province: Metropolitan City of Rome Region: Lazio Established: 1506 Nearest Metro stop: Ottaviano - Line A - 850 m - 10 minute walk |
Close by: Vatican City, Saint Peter's Basilica, Castel Sant'Angelo
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Recommended accommodation: Hotel Artemide
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vatican City
Year: 1984
Vatican City
Year: 1984
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