The Vatican Museums house an extensive collection of art and artifacts, including the renowned Sistine Chapel, showcasing the rich history and culture of the Catholic Church.
Also known as: Musei Vaticani
Currency
EUR (โฌ)
Best time to visit
April to June, September to October
Languages
Latin ยท Italian ยท French ยท English
Coordinates
41.903ยฐ, 12.458ยฐ
Key facts
1The museums contain over 70,000 works of art
2The Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, is the most famous attraction
3The museums span 54 galleries and cover 1,400 rooms
Timeline
1506: Pope Julius II established the museums to display the church's art collection
1756: Pope Benedict XIV opened the museums to the public
1854: The Sistine Chapel was opened to the public
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$$ ยท Italian ยท Coffeeโญ 4.5
Caffรจ Sant'Eustachio Illy
A historic cafรฉ near the Pantheon, famous for its coffee and breakfast pastries.
Piazza di Sant'Eustachio, 82, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
โ +39 06 686 1216
๐ Walk-ins OK
$ ยท Italian ยท Coffeeโญ 4.3
La Casa del Caffรจ Tazza d'Oro
A classic Roman cafรฉ near Piazza Navona, known for its espresso and breakfast sandwiches.
Piazza Navona, 32, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
โ +39 06 6880 2042
๐ Walk-ins OK
$$ ยท Roman ยท Italianโญ 4.6
Hostaria Costanza
A traditional Roman restaurant near the Trevi Fountain, serving classic pasta dishes.
Piazza di Pietra, 46, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
โ +39 06 679 2708
๐ Recommended
$$$ ยท Roman ยท Italianโญ 4.7
Armando al Pantheon
A upscale restaurant near the Pantheon, offering a modern take on Roman cuisine.
Salita dei Crescenzi, 31, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
โ +39 06 6880 1093
๐ Recommended
$$ ยท Roman ยท Italianโญ 4.4
La Rosetta
A cozy trattoria near the Trevi Fountain, serving classic Roman pasta dishes.
Piazza di Pietra, 46, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
โ +39 06 679 5461
๐ Recommended
$$ ยท Roman ยท Italianโญ 4.5
Da Enzo al 29
A traditional Roman restaurant in Trastevere, known for its cacio e pepe and carbonara.
Via dei Vascellari, 29, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
โ +39 06 583 4302
๐ Recommended
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Vatican Museums
Home to the Sistine Chapel and an unparalleled collection of art and artifacts.