With this Tour, we get you inside the Museums. we will visit together the Vatican Museum Galleries and halls

La Cour de la « Pigna », créée à partir de la zone du « Belvédère » du XVIe siècle

« La Sphère dans la Sphère » d'Arnaldo Pomodoro, exposée aux Musées du Vatican, est un chef-d'œuvre sculptural saisissant qui orne le Cortile della Pigna. Cette œuvre captivante présente une grande sphère en bronze à la surface texturée et fracturée, révélant une sphère plus petite à l'intérieur. Le jeu d'ombre et de lumière sur les motifs complexes ajoute à son charme fascinant. Symbolisant les thèmes de la complexité et de la profondeur intérieure, la sculpture de Pomodoro exposée aux Musées du Vatican témoigne de la convergence de l'art, de la spiritualité et d'une signification profonde au cœur de l'une des institutions culturelles les plus prestigieuses au monde.

La Galerie des Cartes, située au sein des Musées du Vatican, présente une magnifique collection de cartes topographiques de l'Italie. Créées au XVIe siècle sous le pape Grégoire XIII, ces cartes magnifiquement peintes s'étendent sur 120 mètres et offrent un aperçu géographique unique de l'Italie d'autrefois.

La Galerie des Tapisseries des Musées du Vatican présente de magnifiques tapisseries des XVe et XVIe siècles, finement tissées de scènes bibliques et historiques. Inspirée des motifs de l'école de Raphaël, cette galerie met en valeur la sophistication artistique et la narration de la Renaissance.

La Galerie des Candélabres fait partie des Musées du Vatican et présente une riche collection de statues, de sarcophages et de bas-reliefs grecs et romains. Elle doit son nom aux imposants candélabres en marbre qui la décorent et la divisent en sections thématiques. Aménagée à la fin du XVIIIe siècle, la galerie mêle art ancien et détails architecturaux époustouflants, offrant aux visiteurs un voyage à travers l'histoire et la beauté.

If RENAISSANCE OPTION SELECTED: the tour will include the Rooms of Raphael. Each room offers a vibrant tableau of Renaissance ideals—harmony, intellect, faith, and history. The interplay of art and history takes visitors on an unforgettable journey through one of the most remarkable periods in Western art and culture.

The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. It is known throughout the world both for being the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope are held (in the past also some papal coronations), and for being decorated with one of the most famous and celebrated works of art of artistic civilization the frescoes by Michelangelo.

INCLUDED ONLY FOR OPTIONS THAT INCLUDE ST. PETER'S BASILICA: Enjoy the breathtaking Saint Peter's Basilica, shrine of Christianity and Art. You will marvel at the Priceless Pietà, by Michelangelo, and stop by the venerable tomb of Saint John Paul II & Pope Karol Wojtyla. The Pietà (1498–1499) is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

INCLUDED ONLY FOR OPTIONS THAT INCLUDE ST. PETER'S BASILICA: The Pietà is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. It is the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères, who was a representative in Rome. The sculpture, in Carrara marble, was made for the cardinal's funeral monument, but was moved to its current location, the first chapel on the right as one enters the basilica, in the 18th century. It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed.

INCLUDED ONLY FOR OPTIONS THAT INCLUDE ST. PETER'S BASILICA: The Baldachin in St. Peter's Basilica is a breathtaking masterpiece of art and architecture. Designed by the renowned Baroque sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it stands as a magnificent bronze canopy over the high altar of the basilica. This ornate structure, adorned with intricate details and towering over 90 feet tall, serves as a symbol of the grandeur of the Catholic Church and a focal point of the basilica's interior. It is a true marvel that captivates visitors with its beauty and historical significance.

IF DOME OPTION IS SELECTED: The dome of St. Peter's Basilica, a masterpiece designed by Michelangelo, stands as a defining symbol of the Vatican and Rome. As one of the largest and most iconic domes in the world, it offers breathtaking views both from the ground and its viewing gallery. Dominating the skyline, it reflects the architectural brilliance of the Renaissance.

INCLUDED ONLY FOR OPTIONS THAT INCLUDE ST. PETER'S BASILICA: This monumental elliptical space, enclosed by 284 Doric columns four rows deep (196m wide and 148m long), is the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who laid it out during the pontificates of Alexander VII and of Clement IX.