In order to have a complete knowledge of the Vatican Museums, you need to take a visit through the Cabinet of the Masks, which is not accessible to the common tourist. It will be amazing if you can also observe and appreciate the paintings on all four walls of the Sistine Chapel.
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A perfect way to explore Vatican City would be by taking a guided tour led by an art historian through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Cabinet of Masks. Some even say you haven’t really been to Vatican City if you haven’t taken one of these tours. In the Vatican galleries, visit the Pine Courtyard, Animal Room, and finally enter the Cabinet of Masks to witness history unfold before your very eyes.To steer clear of swarms of tourists and tread on this hidden route, closed for public access. Walking will take you through remnants of ancient Rome and fascinating stories about some famous works such as Nero's Bathtub, the Laocoön group statue, and Apollo Belvedere statue that you can find at Vatican Museums. On your way, don't forget to drop by galleries like Candelabra Gallery, Tapestries Galleries, and Maps Gallery, which feature stunning pieces of art. And in conclusion, visit the Sistine Chapel where your eyes can feast on frescoes painted by Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Perugino upon its walls and ceilings.