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Art museums & galleries
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Vatican City, Vatican City
The Vatican Museums, established in the 16th century by Pope Julius II, house a collection that spans centuries and includes Michelangelo’s renowned Sistine Chapel ceiling. Visitors encounter masterpieces like the 16th-century Raphael Rooms and the 4th-century sarcophagus of Junius Bassus. Art enthusiasts should plan an early morning visit to enjoy less crowded galleries.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Timed tickets only, book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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