Museums in Vatican City
This overview contains all museums in and around Vatican City. Curious about which museums there are in Vatican City? These are the museums:
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Vatican City, also known as the Holy See, is the smallest independent state in the world and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. Located in the heart of Rome, Italy, this sovereign city-state is a center of religious and cultural significance.
The Vatican Museums, established in the 16th century, house one of the world's most extensive art collections, including masterpieces from various historical periods. The city-state is home to numerous architectural treasures, with St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel being among its most renowned landmarks. These structures showcase works by some of history's most celebrated artists and architects, including Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini.
The Vatican's cultural importance extends beyond its religious significance, as it preserves and displays centuries of human artistic achievement and historical documentation through its museums, libraries, and archives.
This overview contains all museums in and around Vatican City. Curious about which museums there are in Vatican City? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Vatican City.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Vatican City.