When you visit the Vatican, you enter an ancient world of Renaissance and Baroque. 

 The beautiful gardens teeming with marble sculptures and fountains, the spiral staircases, giant arches and gold detailing and the religious and spiritual undertones make the Vatican one of the most sacred and beautiful travel destinations in the world.
As home to the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican is a popular destination for church groups and religious travel.  However, the unique architecture and beautiful art make the Vatican and its museums a fantastic travel destination for anyone.
The Vatican Museums display monumental works that have been collected by the Roman Catholic Church over centuries.  Therefore, these museums are some of the greatest in the world.  The Pinacoteca Vaticana museum is home to a wonderful collection of art including paintings from famous painters like Raphael, Michelangelo and Fra Angelico.
Speaking of Michelangelo, the Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous sites that you will visit on your trip through the Vatican and its museums.  Between the years of 1508 and 1512, Michelangelo painted 12,000 square feet of the chapel’s ceiling in one of the greatest artistic feats of our history.  Standing beneath this famous ceiling you can witness one of the greatest pieces of history.
The Vatican is also home to a number of sculpture museums and galleries.  Some of the most notable sculpture galleries include Sala a Croce Greca, Sala Rotonda and Gallery of the Statues, which surround the Cortile del Belvedere.
If you have more of a taste for modern art, then head to the Collection of Modern Religious Art.  This collection is home to a number of modern paintings and sculptures from renowned artists including Carlo Carrá and Giorgio de Chirico.
Whether you are looking for a true religious awakening or just want to see famous works of art from throughout history, the Vatican and its museums will surely impress.  The Niccoline and Sistine Chapels, works from Raphael, Michelangelo, da Vinci, and a stunning array of marble busts and statues make this place one of the best attractions on earth.  It’s no surprise that each year more than four million tourists visit the Vatican and its museums.