Visit the Vatican the smallest country in the world, its largest church and fascinating masterpieces by Michelangelo,
Raphael and Bernini, discovering history, culture and secrets of the papal state. Two states in the same city: this can happen only in Rome. So when in Rome, it is really a must to go and visit the charming palaces of the Popes, the Vatican Museums and discover rules, mysteries and beautiful treasures of this sovereign State. Just the Sistine Chapel can be a good reason to visit the Vatican, to see the most famous frescoes of the world: the Creation of Adam on the ceiling and the last judgement on the altar wall. |
Michelangelo has painted here the height of western Art, fighting daily with the Pope, and with his colleagues! The Sistine Chapel is also the place where the Conclave, the meeting of the cardinals to vote the new Pope, and his election was announced, like for the ancient popes, with the white smoke coming out from the chimney visible from St. Peter's square.
We will explore the Pio Clementino Gallery and the famous ancient statues of Belvedere Apollo, Lacoon and Belvedere Torso, then walk through the Gallery of Candelabras, Tapestries and Geographical maps to reach the Raphael’s Rooms, once the apartment of the Popes, the Sistine Chapel, where the Popes are still elected, ending the tour in St. Peter’s Basilica the biggest catholic church in the world, where you will able to see the most amazing sculpture by Michelangelo, la Pietà. |