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‘Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel’

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are on everyone's essential sightseeing list for Rome, but that can be the reason a visit can be an unpleasant experience. Here there are sections of archeological finds, ancient Egyptian artifacts, and ancient tapestries and maps. Many Popes contributed money from their coffers to building these collections.

The Sistine Chapel, with its famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo, is the Pope's private chapel in the Vatican City and the focus point for tourists and groups, some of whom may be seeking a spiritual journey but most of whom are on a 'been there, done that' mission – so this gets stiflingly crowded. Go off season or late in the day when the tour groups have left, otherwise you can easily queue for two hours even before you get to the crush.

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4 / 5 Review by member katie_f

‘A more intimate look at Vatican art & the Sistine Chapel’

The Sistine Chapel, the prize at the end of all the shuffling and swearing through the other galleries full of the frescoes telling the prescribed stories that were the Vatican's equivalent of a media system, its own glorious version of spin.

L.A. Times 3 May 2007

Review by press.

‘the Luxe guide to Rome’

Mikey’s iconic masterpiece is almost always swarming with people with cricks in their necks. However, depending on how flush you’re feeling, it is difficult, but sometimes possible, to book a private visit.

Times Online 6 May 2007

Review by press.

‘Awe inspiring’

This must be one of the most beautiful sites in Europe. I took the opportunity to propose to my now wife on the floor under the magnificent ceiling - it did the job and always brings back fond memories. Do bear in mind that it's next to the library and there are hired 'shhhh-ers'

5 / 5 Review by member timbuick

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