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Perhaps the Sistine Chapel is considered to be the most prized possession of the Vatican Museums. It has never failed to capture the hearts of millions of sojourners who happen to pass by the Vatican. It features barrel-vaulted ceilings, divided by a screen made of marble. But what basically makes the place even more amazing are the different artworks and frescoes that don’t only beautiful but also tell Catholic Christian stories, such as the lives of Jesus Christ and Moses. The artworks were conceptualized and designed by Michelangelo for the pope at that time, Pope Julius II. It should have only displayed the twelve apostles, but Michelangelo insisted, and soon it features one whole religious theme: the waiting of mankind for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Carriage Pavilion
The Vatican Museums don’t only hold pieces of artwork but also things that have been used by popes all these years. These include the various carriages, harnesses, and photographs of processions that showcase carriages and berlins. You can also find the first original automobiles that have been utilized by the popes through the years.
Ethnological Missionary Museum
If you truly like a trip down memory lane, then you should never have to miss the Ethnological Missionary Museum. It contains documentation of the growth and spread of Christianity and other religions for too many centuries, even before Jesus was born.
When to Visit
Majority of the Vatican tours already include a trip to the Vatican Museum. However, if you don’t like to pay any entrance fee, then be prepared for a free public viewing, which is scheduled every last Sunday of the month. Of course,