Vatican Museums
Nearby Attractions
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Vatican Museums
Things to do near Vatican Museums
There are 3 attractions within a 2-mile radius of Vatican Museums in Vatican City.
0.3 mi S ↓
Sistine Chapel
Located at Vatican Museums - - Vatican City, IT-RM 00120The Sistine Chapel, located within Vatican City, is one of the most iconic artistic and religious landmarks in the world. Built between 1473 and 1481 under the commission of Pope Sixtus IV, it was consecrated in 1483. Its architectural design is modest from the outside, but the interior holds some of the most celebrated Renaissa... Read more
0.3 mi S ↓
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro - 00120 Vatican City, Roma, ItalySt. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is one of the most important religious structures in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Built over what is traditionally believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter, the original church was commissioned by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century. The present... Read more
0.7 mi ESE ↘
Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello, 50 - 00193 Rome, Roma, ItalyCastel Sant’Angelo, also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, is a towering cylindrical fortress situated along the Tiber River in Rome. Originally constructed in 123 AD by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, it later evolved into a fortress, papal residence, prison, and museum. Its robust architecture and s... Read more