The Vatican Museums has one of the oldest collections of art in the world dating back to the Ancient Egyptians. However, the Vatican also has a very important collection of contemporary art, so modern that you should not be surprised if a small number of these modern artists are still alive today. One of these […]
The Gallery of the Maps, also known as Galleria Delle Carte Geografice in Italian, may be the most stunning room inside the Vatican Museums. The Gallery consists of 40 beautiful fresco painted maps of Italy spanning the length of almost 600 feet (175 meters) showing Italian regions, the Italian peninsula, the neighboring Italian Islands and […]
The Vatican is one of Rome’s most important landmarks for good reason. It has splendid chapels, priceless artwork, and treasures of all sorts tucked in its world-famous museums. However, the Vatican Museum tickets can feel pricey. Luckily, there are other free things to do at the Vatican. You can even visit the museums for free […]
Along with the Belvedere Torso, the Laocoon statue is not only one of the most famous marble sculptures in the Vatican, but also one of the most important statues in the world. The famous sculpture is placed in the Octagonal Courtyard inside the Vatican museums. The statue is of three figures, the Laocoon and his […]
The Belvedere Torso, which means “the beautiful torso,” could arguably be one of the most important statues in history. This is no small feat for a statue that is lacking legs, arms, and even a head. The Belvedere Torso is placed in the center of the Room of the Muses inside the Vatican museums and […]
As one of the most important Christian holidays of the year, Christmas at the Vatican starts quite a few weeks before December 25th. Here are all the events and dates to look out for if you want to experience some of the Christmas celebrations for yourself. Christmas Tree and Nativity The winter holiday season officially […]
For the most part, photos are allowed inside the Vatican but photography is not always encouraged. Even the Vatican Museums Official website states that to have the best possible experience you should put away your electronics or at least have any phones on silent. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t bring your camera or have your […]
St. Peter’s Basilica is officially the second largest basilica in the world and the biggest church in Italy. It is the principle Basilica of the Catholic church and burial site for many of the past Popes including the very first Pope, St. Peter, who was a disciple of Jesus and was crucified on the very […]
