{"id":76,"date":"2018-11-14T05:57:45","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T05:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=76"},"modified":"2020-04-24T09:47:17","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T09:47:17","slug":"vatican-in-a-day-sistine-chapel-museums-st-peters-basilica-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/vatican-in-a-day-sistine-chapel-museums-st-peters-basilica-and-more","title":{"rendered":"Vatican In a Day: Sistine Chapel, Museums, St. Peter\u2019s Basilica and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Great Things Come In Small Packages \u2013 we couldn\u2019t agree more: Vatican City<\/a>, spanning across a little more than 100 acres might be the world\u2019s smallest sovereign state, but it\u2019s a brawny powerhouse of ancient religious belief, most spectacular artwork and time-honored tradition. Every inch of the Vatican screams of religious and artistic supremacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, of course, exploring the grand Vatican City is no mean feat. It takes a day or two or even more to cover the entire stretch of the blessed land. This is why, we suggest our best Vatican City tours<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 they help you dodge the long queues (official VIP entry) and witness a never-seen-before grandeur through the help of an English Speaking Vatican Guide, who breathes life into the annals and antiquities on the Roman past.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Things to See in a Vatican Day-Tour<\/span><\/h3>\n

Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s no secret; Vatican Museum Tour<\/strong><\/a> covers a bulk of Vatican City day tour<\/a>. Housing some of the world\u2019s most incredible art collections, Vatican Museum is a treasure trove for art lovers. And its star attraction is the Sistine Chapel \u2013 Michelangelo\u2019s pristine ceiling frescoes (1508-1512) and the Last Judgment (1535\u20131541) attracts more footfall than the entire Museum itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To soak in the best views of the biblically historical scene painted on the ceiling, walk over to the chapel\u2019s main entrance in the eastern wall, just opposite to the visitor entrance. The beguiling backdrop from the Old Testament, the lights, the architecture and the hush-hush atmosphere inside the chapel, all enhance the already mesmerizing moment!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finest Art Collections at the Vatican Museums<\/span><\/h3>\n

Start early to explore the Vatican Museums \u2013 the palace is said to have 1400 chapels, rooms and art galleries, most of which now belong to the Vatican Library and Museums. The expansive art collection it houses is enough to overwhelm even the most seasoned world traveler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From Egyptian mummies to Renaissance artworks to cartographic tapestries, the ancient galleries of the palace echoes with artistic splendor. While being here, don\u2019t miss: Stanze di Rafaello<\/em> (the 4 Raphael Rooms) \u2013 they are widely acknowledged for their Renaissance virtuoso\u2019s intricate frescoes.<\/span><\/p>\n