Once inside the Vatican Museums you will be astounded by the Holy See's wealth of artistic treasures -from ancient Egyptian, Classical Roman and Greek to Medieval and Renaissance paintings and sculpture.
Only the Louvre in Paris or Prato in Madrid can possibly rival the Vatican Museums in terms of the quantity and quality of art!

Vatican Museums

After crossing the Cortile della Pigna you will enter Palazzo Belvedere, the first stop and heart of the Vatican Museums.
 

Saint Peter Basilica

Descending the Bernini-designed stairwell, Scala Regia, you will enter St. Peter's Basilica -the most important and largest church in all of Christianity.

From here your will continue through several minor but important exhibits, such as the Candle Gallery, Map and Oriental Rug Rooms before entering the Apostolic Building -the oldest part of the Vatican complex.
Here your guide will lead you through the former private quarters of Pope Julius II, splendidly adorned with artwork created by Raffaello.
Next stop is the world-famous Sistine Chapel, whose art is the work of Renaissance painter and sculptor, Michelangelo.