The Vatican is home to thousands of works of art. Among all of its beautiful spaces, the Vatican’s biggest exposition area is the Pio Clementino Museum. In this guide to the top things to see in the Pio Clementino Museum, discover its history a little bit better and see what this space has to offer. […]
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Alexander VI Borgia was arguably the most scandalous Pope that the papacy ever had. The Borgia Apartments are now included in the Vatican Museums, which is a highlight of many of our Vatican tours. In this guide, you can find some background information on the private Borgia Apartments and how to visit these exquisite rooms. […]
The Colosseum is one of Europe‘s most mystical monuments for many reasons but above all its use. It is difficult to believe today that people would fight to their death in front of 60k+ spectators but it happened. This article is about the many different types of Gladiators that fought in the Colosseum. The Origins […]
Among all the amazing art that the Vatican Museums have to offer, the Vatican Gallery of Tapestries is surely one of the most astonishing. You’ll see the work of artist Raphael Sanzio brought to life by Belgian tapestry makers. In this guide, we cover what you need to know about the Vatican Gallery of Tapestries […]
Picture this: The doors close, the tourists vanish and you have the Vatican all to yourself. No selfie sticks. No tour groups shuffling past. Just you, in the Sistine Chapel in complete silence. Sound impossible? It’s absolutely possible. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Vatican after hours.