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There is so much to see and do at The Vatican Museums, but there is not enough time in a day. The museums take up an area of 43,000m2 (463,000 sq. ft). It can be a daunting visit for an adult; imagine for a kid! Here are some tips that might make the experience a…

When the Pope approaches the pilgrims in St. Peter’s square, during the weekly Wednesday audience, he’s usually riding what most of us now call “the Popemobile”. The Popemobile is, quite literally: a pope-carrying vehicle. Before the Popemobile, there was the sedia gestatoria, which was a chair carried on the shoulders of papal attendants. The sedia…

The Vatican Museums are an incredible trove of art, sculpture and architecture. One could go back ten times and still discover new things. Here’s a list of what you should absolutely see.   The Sistine Chapel – Michelangelo’s breathtaking masterpiece is, quite obviously, at the top of this list. You will strain your neck admiring…