Must-see Highlights of the Vatican Museum


One of Rome’s most significant buildings, the Vatican Museum is not only famous for its Papal connotations and rich history, but also for extensive collection of art.

Here are some of the top highlights of the Vatican Museum that are must-see.

• Spiral staircase – The impressive spiralling staircase designed by Giuseppe Momo is one of the most photographed staircases in the world. Apart from its sheer size, it is also famous for mimicking the double helix structure of DNA.

• The Raphael Rooms – The 4 Raphael rooms acts as the grand entrance to the Vatican and are famous for their frescos by Michelangelo and Raphael.

• Gregorian Egyptian Museum – It houses ancient artifacts originating from the ancient Egypt which includes sculptures, statues, clay figurines and bronze objects.

• Sistine Chapel – One of the most visited churches in the world, Sistine Chapal is one of the stand-alone features of Vatican. From da Vinci’s masterpiece the last judgement that adorn the ceiling to Botticelli’s long murals, it is rich with art.


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