The Story
The Vatican Museums house one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century. The collection has grown over centuries through the acquisitions of various popes and includes masterpieces spanning thousands of years of human artistic achievement.
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- 1Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and Last Judgment
- 2Raphael's School of Athens in the Raphael Rooms
- 3The Gallery of Maps with Renaissance cartography
When You Visit
- →Book tickets in advance to skip the famously long lines
- →Allow at least 3-4 hours to see the major highlights
Quick Facts
Year
1506
Architect
Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo
Type
Museum
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