The Cabinet of the Masks is one of the many hidden treasures you can find at the Vatican Museum. Though many visit the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms on their trip to the enclave city, few visitors take the time to check out this amazing room. This makes it one of the best-hidden gems you can include on your trip to the Vatican. Pro Tip: Planning your visit to … [Read more...] about What is the Cabinet of the Masks? The Vatican’s Secret Chamber
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18 Astonishing Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
St. Peter's Basilica was one of the greatest accomplishments of the Renaissance, which makes it one of the greatest structures ever assembled by mortals. An accomplishment of this size comes with some mind-blowing facts and numbers. Here are the most astonishing facts about St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Pro Tip: It's easier to organize your trip when you have all … [Read more...] about 18 Astonishing Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
How To See St. Peter’s Tomb in Vatican City
Rome is full of incredible things to visit, but if you want something really exclusive, there’s only one place to go: the Vatican Scavi. Also known as the Vatican City Necropolis, The Tomb of the Dead, or St. Peter’s Tomb, the Scavi is famous for being the final resting place of one of Jesus’ 12 apostles, Peter. Here's how you can see St. Peter's Tomb. Pro Tip: Planning … [Read more...] about How To See St. Peter’s Tomb in Vatican City
How To Visit the Vatican City: Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More
Did you know that approximately 19,000 people visit the Vatican every day? It can get hectic inside these museums, but there are some ways to get around the crowds. We'll explain everything you need to know to visit Vatican City from how to get tickets to when to go, the best Vatican tours to take, and more. Pro Tip: Planning can be tough, but it’s easier to … [Read more...] about How To Visit the Vatican City: Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More
Who Painted the Sistine Chapel?
Could you dedicate almost 10 years of your life to one project while living and sleeping in the same room that you are working in? With stifling heat in the summer and freezing cold in the winter? 500 years ago, the most famous artist of the Renaissance set out to create a masterpiece that is unrivaled even to our current time: the Sistine Chapel. So who painted the Sistine … [Read more...] about Who Painted the Sistine Chapel?
