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Vatican Museums the secret treasures of the church

We're not going to get into the fabled Vatican Museums are not anything but private museums of the Church. These museums are works of priceless art and very beautiful. It is a place visited by tourists who come to Rome because it is one of those must see places in your step by Rome. This private collection of the Church is open to the general public so you can enjoy the works shown here. It is a place not to be missed because they are great museums.

These museums are really a very important old and some date back to early 1500 for what he already has more than five centuries. Vatican Museums At the beginning these were located in the Belvedere Palace was the Pope Innocent VIII. At that time in these museum had a series of sculptures like the Apollo, Venus Felix, among other large sculptures very important and really recognized.



Pope Clement XIII also founded his own museum to be known Profane Museum. The museum would keep works related to the Roman Empire. In 1800 the Museum was established in 1807 Chiaramonti then Lapidaria Gallery in 1837 would open the Gregorian Etruscan Museum. You see there are many museums that have been created throughout history and today are an essential part of ancient culture.

They are very interesting museums house works as much historical and artistic value. These are some museums that tourists should not miss but have patience to get as many tourists from all over the world gather in this place to see them too. With a little patience may enter and enjoy many works of art from all eras.

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