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Top Museums in Vatican City, Holy See (Vatican City State)
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Sistine Chapel
Vatican Necropolis
Braccio Nuovo
Sistine Chapel
Courtyard of the Pinacoteca
Biga Room
Gallery of Maps
Gallery of Maps
Lapidary Gallery
Sala degli Animali
Reviews
My favourite room during our visit there.I could spend hours and hours sightseeing.I recommend to book your tickets earlier for a specific hour of the day to avoid the lines.Try to avoid weekends if possible and rend an audio guide.
This is a 120 metre long corridor that leads into the Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel within the Vatican Museums. The walls are lined with 40 beautifully painted geographical maps of Italian regions, completed by artists under the direction of Ignazio Danti (1580-1585).
I've always enjoyed spending time in the Gallery of Maps prior to walking through the Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel. It is much less known but a really impressive and memorable inclusion to visits to the Vatican Museum.
I've always enjoyed spending time in the Gallery of Maps prior to walking through the Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel. It is much less known but a really impressive and memorable inclusion to visits to the Vatican Museum.
The Gallery of Maps is one of the interconnected museums you can visit when entering the Vatican Museums. It features enormous, detailed maps of Italy drawn according to the standards of that era. These maps, often nicknamed the "medieval Google Maps," vividly depict the characteristics of each town and reveal their historical evolution. They hold profound significance, allowing us to glimpse into the past and understand the changes over time.
A spectacular place to visit. It will be busy but it's worth it. Recommended.
Si parla di Sala degli Animali ma in realtà si tratta dell'unione di due sale, divise dal corridoio, dove sotto Pio VI a fine 1700 venne allestito un serraglio virtuale con una serie selezionata di opere antiche (spesso restaurate e talvolta rilavorate, creando una bestia differente da quella che era stata inizialmente restaurata) con l'intento di creare uno "zoo di pietra" a uso e consumo dei Papi e dei loro ospiti. All'allestimento che oggi possiamo vedere e ammirare lavorarono molti artisti del XVIII secolo primo e il più attivo e importante fu Francesco Antonio Franzoni da Carrara (non a caso, patria mondiale dell'omonimo marmo, NdR).
Opere legate al mondo della natura e della caccia vennero selezionate e raccolte per formare una collezione unica più che rara nel suo genere e infatti si trovano rappresentati molti animali sia nella interazione tra loro (per lo più predazioni) sia in relazione a eroi o a divinità del mondo antico. E' stato fatto sia in fase di lavorazione sia di restauro un ampio uso di marmi colorati per riprendere con la policromia i toni del manto e del piumaggio dei vari animali rappresentati ma anche per realizzare un naturale contrasto e creare straniamento degli ammiratori. Purtroppo le sale sono chiuse nelle giornate gratuite e ci si passa solo nel mezzo ma meritano una osservazione più attenta. Vi ho dato info utili? Ricambiate lasciando un like.
Opere legate al mondo della natura e della caccia vennero selezionate e raccolte per formare una collezione unica più che rara nel suo genere e infatti si trovano rappresentati molti animali sia nella interazione tra loro (per lo più predazioni) sia in relazione a eroi o a divinità del mondo antico. E' stato fatto sia in fase di lavorazione sia di restauro un ampio uso di marmi colorati per riprendere con la policromia i toni del manto e del piumaggio dei vari animali rappresentati ma anche per realizzare un naturale contrasto e creare straniamento degli ammiratori. Purtroppo le sale sono chiuse nelle giornate gratuite e ci si passa solo nel mezzo ma meritano una osservazione più attenta. Vi ho dato info utili? Ricambiate lasciando un like.
El zoológico de piedra de Pío VI. A mí gusto, dentro del top 5 de los museos en el vaticano. No se puede entrar a ver a detalle (me parece que hay tours privados que lo permiten), una cinta no lo permite. Pero desde lejos se pueden apreciar algunas piezas (con paciencia y buenos ojos).
Cita textual de los museos vaticanos "Para la sala se seleccionaron obras relacionadas con el mundo de la naturaleza y de la caza. Los protagonistas son los animales, tanto en lo curioso interactuar entre sí como en la relación con los héroes o dioses del mundo antiguo. El uso de mármoles de colores alude a los tonos del pelo y las plumas de los diversos animales e incluso ofrece a la obra un singular e inusual efecto de color".
Obras importantes: Meleagro y Jaguar.
Cita textual de los museos vaticanos "Para la sala se seleccionaron obras relacionadas con el mundo de la naturaleza y de la caza. Los protagonistas son los animales, tanto en lo curioso interactuar entre sí como en la relación con los héroes o dioses del mundo antiguo. El uso de mármoles de colores alude a los tonos del pelo y las plumas de los diversos animales e incluso ofrece a la obra un singular e inusual efecto de color".
Obras importantes: Meleagro y Jaguar.
Incredible. Cannot put words into how beautiful the art is here. It is always busy and packed with people but if you take your time and submerse yourself in the art and not the business and crowds it will be one of the best experiences of your life without a doubt. Love it wish I could spend a while week here. Get a private tour it is well worth the money.
A once in a lifetime to visit wonder but a bit overhyped and over packed with tourists even during the off holiday season. Expect huge crowds with no space to move at times and waiting up to two hours if you do not take the booked priority entrance option at a specific time and date.
It's amazing what Michael Angelo painted for the church and how long it took, but more amazing it's the message. Now I know why this is such a world heritage site, definitely a bucket list place. Didn't care too much for the museums, not what I was expecting, but this chapel surely is all that it represents
Very impressive collection of Roman art and antiquities. The museum is much more than the chapel. Advance tickets are a must. Unfortunately the crowds are so dense it makes it hard to stop and enjoy all the wings of the museum. Highly recommend finding a way to visit during off hours or time of the year. I went in late September and it was still jam packed.
A Sala degli Animali é uma sala de arte localizada no Museu Pio-Clementino. A sala abriga uma coleção de esculturas de animais, tanto reais quanto mitológicos, que datam do período greco-romano.
A sala foi criada no século XVIII pelo Papa Pio VI. Ele queria criar um "zoológico de pedra" para mostrar a diversidade da vida animal.
A coleção da sala inclui esculturas de animais como leões, tigres, elefantes, cavalos, centauros e grifos. Algumas das esculturas são cópias de obras originais, enquanto outras são obras originais.
A Sala degli Animali é uma visita obrigatória para qualquer pessoa interessada na arte ou na história natural. A sala é uma coleção impressionante de esculturas que mostram a beleza e a diversidade do mundo animal.
Visita obrigatória.
A sala foi criada no século XVIII pelo Papa Pio VI. Ele queria criar um "zoológico de pedra" para mostrar a diversidade da vida animal.
A coleção da sala inclui esculturas de animais como leões, tigres, elefantes, cavalos, centauros e grifos. Algumas das esculturas são cópias de obras originais, enquanto outras são obras originais.
A Sala degli Animali é uma visita obrigatória para qualquer pessoa interessada na arte ou na história natural. A sala é uma coleção impressionante de esculturas que mostram a beleza e a diversidade do mundo animal.
Visita obrigatória.
An amazing architecture along with the paintings will leave your brain freeze. Official residence of the Pope has original painting by Michelangelo on the ceilings. A must visit place in Rome...buy the tickets in advance for skip the line queue and always good to have less than 10 in the group. Reach early at 8.00 am and budget around 4 hrs for the full visit.
Amazing creation of Michaelangelo - from genius sculptor to genius painter. Takes one's breath away - literally and figuratively!! There is a large crush of people in the room, jostling for a good position to view the ceiling, the security folks trying to keep order - this aspect takes away from one's ability to take in and quietly enjoy the paintings. It gets pretty claustrophobic in there. One is also not allowed to take pictures in the Sistine Chapel! Highly advisable to join a guided tour to visit as the entry time is guaranteed. Otherwise, the very long lines outside can take up half a day for one to be able to even enter the Vatican museum.
Totally blown away with the breathtaking paintings and art within the corridors leading to the actual chapel. If you like history and arts this is a master piece of a place. It can get busy and the gardens outside are also remarkable. You can take pics and video leading into the chapel but be warned you will not be able to take pics whilst inside.. totally worth the visit...
A bit underwhelming. Maybe because you have to walk past the entire Vatican museum first before you reach the Sistine chapel.
Once there it's very crowded.
It's best to rent an audio guide to really appreciate what you're looking at.
Once there it's very crowded.
It's best to rent an audio guide to really appreciate what you're looking at.
Vatican is the smallest country in the world, with an area of just 0.44 square kilometers. It is located in Rome, Italy, and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Its flag is the only flag in the world that does not have a horizontal or vertical orientation.
St. Peter's Square is one of the most iconic squares in the world, and it is where the Pope gives his weekly addresses.
St. Peter's Basilica located in Vatican is the largest church in the world by interior volume, and one of the holiest sites in Christendom.
The basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, and its interior is decorated with some of the finest art in the world, including Michelangelo's Pietà.
Its flag is the only flag in the world that does not have a horizontal or vertical orientation.
St. Peter's Square is one of the most iconic squares in the world, and it is where the Pope gives his weekly addresses.
St. Peter's Basilica located in Vatican is the largest church in the world by interior volume, and one of the holiest sites in Christendom.
The basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, and its interior is decorated with some of the finest art in the world, including Michelangelo's Pietà.
Clearly overrated. Busy, hot inside, very crowded, poor lighting. I would not go again. However, the Vatican Museum is a great place to visit on the way to the Sistine chapel. I loved the Egyptian exhibition and the Roman part. Modern art section is the total loss of time and space in my opinion. Overall I would give a 2-3/5 rating.
This place is far too splendid not to visit at least once in your lifetime.
I would recommend that you do it while you're fairly young as it takes a lot of energy to walk the entire Vatican
I would recommend that you do it while you're fairly young as it takes a lot of energy to walk the entire Vatican
After sweating it out waiting in line for 45 minutes to get past the security check that Everyone has to go through... The actual crowd inside the Basilica was not that bad. With the Not That Bad crowd (some shoulder to shoulder areas), you could take your time to view the beauty of the Sistine Chapel.
Best room at the Vatican by far. I wish I just stopped here and skipped the Sistine chapel, best artwork, best view and you’re not rushed.
This was an amazing experience. The wait can sometimes be over an hour long so prebook a ticket or go early.
Extremely hot day. So many visitors. Felt the heat walking through the museums to the Sistine Chapel. Expected a reverent silence but too many tour groups! Didn't spoil the experience too much.
Absolutely marvelous. I have always wanted to see the fresco inside Sistine Chapel which was so meticulously done by Michelangelo. We spent some time there appreciating the painting on the ceiling. Photography was however prohibited inside Sistine Chapel and there were guards who were forbidding people to do it.
Book the tickets in advance! Else a very long queue will be waiting.
Book the tickets in advance! Else a very long queue will be waiting.
Es una sala dentro del Museo Vaticano donde hay muchas estatuas de mármol de animales. Muy interesante de ver.
La Sala degli animali è uno dei cammei presente nei suggestivi Musei Vaticani, quali sono un insieme complesso di luoghi i quali spaziano a livello temporale, geografico e artistico.
La Sala anche se non visitabile, ma visibile a distanza si articola in due ambienti presenti all’interno del Museo Pio Clementino.
Venne allestita sotto il papa Pio VI (1775 – 1799) vi vennero poste molte statue antiche e mosaici che raffiguravano degli animali, con lo scopo di creare un suggestivo “zoo di pietra”.
Un luogo che emoziona per la sua particolare bellezza artistica.
La Sala anche se non visitabile, ma visibile a distanza si articola in due ambienti presenti all’interno del Museo Pio Clementino.
Venne allestita sotto il papa Pio VI (1775 – 1799) vi vennero poste molte statue antiche e mosaici che raffiguravano degli animali, con lo scopo di creare un suggestivo “zoo di pietra”.
Un luogo che emoziona per la sua particolare bellezza artistica.
Braccio Nuovo jest jedną z 3 części Muzeum Chiaramonti. W 28 niszach prezentowane są między innymi posągi Kariatydy, Junony, bogini Fortuny, czy Artemidy oraz popiersia słynnych rzymskich imperatorów (np. popiersie cesarza Hadriana). To tutaj znajduje się olbrzymi posąg przedstawiający boga rzeki Nil datowany na koniec I wieku. Warto zatrzymać się na dłużej i przyjrzeć mnogości wyrzeźbionych tu elementów.
This was the most amazing experience I've ever had. To be able to experience history and my faith all in one spot was an out of this world experience. The sheer beauty of the art, both in the museum and on the ceiling, was something everyone should experience at least once.
In data 22/04/2023 abbiamo visitato anche il braccio nuovo dove sono custodite molte statue greche e romane come l'Augusto di Prima Porta.
Where to focus: eyes dazzle with the beauty of art.
Beautiful sculpture with amazing detail
Beautiful
Majestuosoa.
A very nice part of the tour through the Vatican museum.
Everywhere you look has something amazing to see from the sculptures to the floor, ceiling it's very interesting and beautiful
Absolutely beautiful place to visit, very busy though but we was able to stop for a few minutes to take it all in
As everyone has said beautiful sculptures.
Beautiful Courtyard before you enter the Vatican museum and rooms. Its name is due to the huge bronze cone in the courtyard. The work, four meters high and two metres wide. Also in the courtyard is the "Sphere with sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Beautiful room fascinating detail of the sculptures...just amazing
Animal stone museum. You can only see the sculptures from a distance.
Beautiful gallary leading to exit full of paintings and artifacts.
Beautiful gallery. Too much to see in 1 day.
In front of the Statue of Saint Longinus by Bernini in Saint Peter's Basilica, to our right as we look at the Altar, there is a descending staircase that leads under the Basilica, to the Grotte Vaticane. From there we can see the Tomb of Saint Peter which is under the Altar and protected behind glass. Also, there are the tombs of various Popes, among them the most recent interment, that of Pope Benedict XVI, on 5 January 2023.
On the floor of the Basilica are the golden air vents for the crypt. Although photos are not allowed there, I couldn't resist and snapped a few in a hurry, and that too without quality.
I have repeatedly submitted a request to Google Maps to add the place to the maps but it does not approve.
This is not the Vatican Necropolis that is marked on the map inside the Basilica, although some have mistakenly uploaded photos from the Grotte Vaticane there, as I eventually did.
On the floor of the Basilica are the golden air vents for the crypt. Although photos are not allowed there, I couldn't resist and snapped a few in a hurry, and that too without quality.
I have repeatedly submitted a request to Google Maps to add the place to the maps but it does not approve.
This is not the Vatican Necropolis that is marked on the map inside the Basilica, although some have mistakenly uploaded photos from the Grotte Vaticane there, as I eventually did.
Did a Private tour during visit to Rome, no wait in line. Beautiful Gallery, so much to see. Plan ahead because the crowds are thick
One of the most impressive galleries in Vatican City that is open to the public. The tapestries with maps of Italy are unbelievable and apparently 97% accurate!
Dans le Musée du Vatican, vous entrerez dans ce couloir par la Cour de l'Octogone puis se trouveront sur votre gauche et sur votre droite deux vastes salles qui exposent des statues qui représentent des animaux (chiens, lions, agneaux, brebis, dromadaire, ...) magnifiquement reproduits.
Votre visite se poursuivra en direction de la salle de la rotonde.
Votre visite se poursuivra en direction de la salle de la rotonde.
This is one of best parts tk see in Vatican City in my opinion . The golden scenery and all the details literally make you feel in heaven . The gallery is basically presenting old maps of regions in Italy made by people a long time ago (renaissance and even before ) . It is said that they had an 85% accuracy considering the fact that they only used their maths and simple geometry in order to create a map which is acutely amazing .
Na wstępie ekspozycji jest ogromnych rozmiarów sąd ostateczny, warto go bliżej obejrzeć, zmienia to trochę perspektywę Boskiej Komedii, autorstwa Dantego.
Poza tym sale pełne dzieł sztuki, każdy obraz jest świetnie opisany, również w języku angielskim.
Poza tym sale pełne dzieł sztuki, każdy obraz jest świetnie opisany, również w języku angielskim.
The most spectacular room in the whole Vatican Museums tour. Ever single part of this room has something interesting about it. The walls are covered by gigantic maps of Italian provinces, as well as some full Italy old and new maps towards the very end. Above, hundreds of paintings fill the ceilings.
Unfortunately, it will always be busy with people, even in late season like October.
Unfortunately, it will always be busy with people, even in late season like October.
Pretty cool little spot that most people miss. I’m glad a local told me about it. It’s small but has multiple levels with a lot of history inside. Not expensive either. Worth checking it out if you’re in the area
Part of the Vatican Museums, this hall consists of beautiful Roman and Greek sculptures and other art work. Take your time to soak in the beauty and amazing work. Absolutely worth it.
The Gallery is part of the Vatican Museums. Very beautiful and huge. The ceilings, floors and walls are all covered in amazing, beautiful and stunning art work. Worth stopping by and admiring every bit of it. Totally recommended.
The Gallery of Maps is a part of the Vatican Museums. A huge gallery that has paintings of maps from ceiling to the floor. Absolutely beautiful and stunning to see that these maps are painted with such detail. The ceilings of the room too are full of art work and simply beautiful. Simply amazing and absolutely recommended.
For me this gallery was the highlight of the visit at the Vatican museums. Impressive, gorgeous, mind blowing. I could have spent half the day just there - if there were any seating…
The spiritual and literal home of the Catholic church which is well worth visiting for the mad architecture alone. I didn’t see the Pope though. Best visited during the pandemic to avoid the large crowds and queues!
Approfittate di questo spazio perché poi vi aspetta una scarpinata tra capolavori e affreschi e non potrete prendere neanche una boccata d'aria fino a dopo la cappella Sistina. In realtà dovrete passare per il cortile della Pigna ma sarà per visitarlo. Da qui si gode di una panoramica privilegiata non solo su cupola ma anche su altri punti come la pinacoteca, il giardino segreto o la cappella Sistina. Da qui si parte per la visita della pinacoteca e delle gallerie superiori. Se dovete andare alla toilette ricordatevi quando siete qui. Guardate le foto e le altre recensioni sui musei vaticani e su Roma e le sue meraviglie e se sono stato utile cliccate su utile.
No need to say that when you come to Rome, Vatican must be added on your list! Just amazing historical sight
Very interesting tour under the Vatican to see the site of St Peter's tomb. Book in advance making sure you use the official site, pass through some security screens to the Ufficio Scavi. The tour guide was very interesting and knowledgeable - tours available in multiple languages and take around one hour or so. During COVID it's necessary to have a vaccination Green Pass. We also had to wear FFP2/N95 masks and they provided plastic gloves to wear. It's hot and humid even in winter. There are various stairs and uneven surfaces so not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues. Photos not allowed anywhere inside. Worth a visit whether you are religious or not. Tour ends in the Basilica so you can see that at the end if you want.
Really beautiful - you hardly know where to look, even the floors are meticulously decorated in beautiful patterns!
The Christmas decorations were so beautiful. We were lucky to be there during the season and that year (2019).
Salle majestueuse !
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I imagine if your in Rome you are going to visit the Vatican, so I won't bother influencing you to visit. However, at the vatican it is not only the vatican, there is the vatican museum, this museum goes through a 120 meter long corridor full of maps the 1400s. Also, the museum was full of very large statues and detailed statues from all over the ages! Furthermore, another thing to do at the Vatican is to go to the very top. The walkway and stairs to the top are quite eerie as your walking alongside the dome. However, at the top you litteraly can see the entire of Rome!
Beutiful maps from the 16th century! Was my favorite part of the whole museum.
Amazing gallery, faced enoumerous paintings of mederival artists!!!
Loved it
Just you have to buy the ticket yourself to see those treasures.
Top 😊
Heavenly beautiful view
Beautiful painting, probably not worth the lines.
My father really wanted to go to the Vatican due to it's religious history. We didn't have any kind of scheduled tour or reservation. The line was wrapped halfway around the entire Vatican which needless to say was thousands and thousands of people and was going to take four or five hours to get in! We ended up going a few blocks down the street and paid for a guided tour which got us up to the front of the line only waiting maybe 30 minutes.
The crowds are really bad. Watch your pockets as the Vatican has more crime (pick pockets) per capita than any other city on the planet. This was one of the tidbits of information I learned on the tour.
My father really wanted to go to the Vatican due to it's religious history. We didn't have any kind of scheduled tour or reservation. The line was wrapped halfway around the entire Vatican which needless to say was thousands and thousands of people and was going to take four or five hours to get in! We ended up going a few blocks down the street and paid for a guided tour which got us up to the front of the line only waiting maybe 30 minutes.
The crowds are really bad. Watch your pockets as the Vatican has more crime (pick pockets) per capita than any other city on the planet. This was one of the tidbits of information I learned on the tour.
Great and beautiful museum!!!