Musei Vaticani

The Vatican Museums are one of the largest and most important museum complexes in the world, located within the Vatican City State, in Rome. Founded in the 16th century by Pope Julius II, they encompass over two thousand years of art and cultural history, with a collection of more than 70,000 works, of which approximately 20,000 are on public display. The visiting routes pass through extraordinary galleries — from the Raphael Rooms to the Gallery of Maps, from the Vatican Picture Gallery to the Gregorian Egyptian Museum — culminating in the most celebrated destination: the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's absolute masterpiece, with the famous fresco of the Last Judgment and the ceiling featuring the Creation of Adam. Every year the Vatican Museums welcome approximately six million visitors, making them one of the most visited cultural sites in the world. A place where art, faith and history intertwine in a unique and unrepeatable way.

00120 Città del Vaticano

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The Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums represent one of the most extensive and prestigious art collections in the world. Founded by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, they occupy a large part of the vast Belvedere Courtyard and display the enormous collection of artworks accumulated over the centuries by the popes. The Sistine Chapel and the papal apartments frescoed by Michelangelo and Raphael are among the works that visitors can admire during their visit.

Discovering the Vatican Museums – A Journey for the Whole Famil

Welcome to a special journey designed for the whole family! This audio guide will accompany you through the wonders of the Vatican Museums, one of the most fascinating places in the world. Together, we will discover statues of pharaohs, ancient maps, famous paintings, and secret rooms, strolling among Roman sculptures, Renaissance frescoes, and the extraordinary Sistine Chapel. Whether it's your first time with your family or you're visiting with young explorers passionate about art, this guide will help you experience it with attentive and awe-filled eyes.