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Vatican Museums Information

Thursday, October 15, 2009
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History

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    The first Vatican Museum was founded in the 16th century by Pope Julius II, and consisted only of sculptures. Since then, popes have commissioned works by Michelangelo and Raphael.

Features

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    The Vatican Museums are home to some of the world's most treasured masterpieces, including the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Stanze and works from Greek and Roman antiquity.

Cost

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    Regular admission to the Vatican Museums is 14 Euros, 8 Euros for children and students and you can receive free admission on the last Sunday of the month. Tours are usually 25 to 35 Euros per person.

Tours

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    You can receive guided tours, usually lasting 2 to 3 hours, of the Vatican Museums along with the Sistine Chapel or Saint Peter's Basilica, or of the Vatican Gardens.

Considerations

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    The Vatican Museums are usually closed on the first three Sundays of the month, as well as during most Catholic holidays.

Vatican Museums Information Provided by eHow.com
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