While in Rome be sure to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums even if you aren’t Catholic. The crowds are tremendous and it’s very, very hot especially in the summer months. Even though it’s super hot, be sure to keep yourself covered. It is disrespectful to have your shoulders bare and to wear short skirts, dresses and super short shorts. If you aren’t dressed properly, you will be given paper like clothing to cover up or be denied entry. It would be helpful to do a bit of research online before visiting to understand the extraordinary history and pieces of art you will be seeing. Expect to spend at least 3-5 hours exploring. You can easily spend an entire day and wonder where the time went. The shops are plentiful and apparently everything in them is blessed by the Pope. The line and wait to get into the Sistine Chapel is very long but worth waiting to see. It is amazing and, for most people, a once in a lifetime experience. Be sure to look up and enjoy one of the most famous and celebrated interior paintings in world by Michelangelo 1508-1512. It is absolutely breathtaking.

St. peters is the most incredible cathedral I’ve ever witnessed. It is from top to bottom pure perfection! It has gorgeous marble floors with circular dome ceilings letting just the right amount of sunlight in. The walls are perfectly etched and designed to perfection. One thing I thought was nice was that the church actually offers confessions by priests for whoever wishes to go in. It also offers an altar to pray at with benches and pews to kneel.

St. Peter Basilica is gorgeous monument right on the St. Peter square. The whole square along with the monuments is truly one of the nicest we have seen. The entrance to the square and Basilica is for free, but if you want to go inside the Basilica, prepare for long-queues (when we came here the waiting time to enter was 3 hours), so you may opt to just take pictures from the outside. Since Basilica is located in Vatican city, respect the dress code.

St. Peter’s Basilica is nothing short of breathtaking. Its grandeur, intricate details, and spiritual significance make it an architectural wonder. The sheer size and beauty of the interior, adorned with stunning artworks and intricate designs, are awe-inspiring. Climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of Rome that’s truly unforgettable. Despite occasional crowds, the serenity and reverence within this sacred space remain palpable. A visit here is an essential part of experiencing the history, art, and spirituality that Rome has to offer.

The Basilica is absolutely amazing it looks great and it’s worth spending some money to access the top of the basilica as you get an amazing view of Rome and the Vatican from here. The scale of the building makes it amazing. Very busy in the mornings due to mass so it is easier to get into during the evenings as the lines are very very very long and tedious at morning time. Must go place if you are visiting Rome. Architecture of the building is so beautiful. The paintings/ frescos are really pretty.

A must see. Architectural and artistic marvel. The scale is immense. The artworks and decor are awe inspiring. Several hours are needed for a thorough experience. A digital or online guide is recommended if you are interested in art or history. The Basilica is open every day free of charge which is especially nice and helpful to plan around other activities which require reservations. Highly recommended.

An amazing thing to behold. If you are visiting Rome, coming into St. Peter's Basilica is an absolute must! It is an incredible building with so many incredible things to see inside. This building is so much bigger and grander than any picture could accurately portray. So spectacular! There is so much history that is in here. It's kind of overwhelming. I would also recommend having a tour guide to go along with so they can accurately explain the history of each of the statues and artifacts.

The Basilica is a building you can easily spend half a day. You absolutely MUST arrive early because you will be stuck waiting a hour or more in line by mid day just to get through security. From security, you can walk into the Basilica pretty quickly. On the far right around the corner as you enter there is a hidden souvenir shop with the cheapest prices. You will also find this gift shop if you exit from the papal tombs. Anyway, as you enter the Basilica on the left is the entrance to climb to the top of the cupola. Get up there right away when you arrive to see one of the best views in Rome. It costs €8 to climb on foot, or €10 to use an elevator to get halfway up. Overall, this is the single most impressive building I have ever visited. It's absolutely gorgeous and a marvel to stand within.

Incredibly large basilica church in the Vatican City, this place is a must visit in Rome. Highly recommend paying extra to climb up the steps to the top of the dome, as well as the Treasury museum with Christian relics. Also check out the underground Papal tombs where the Popes are buried, which is free to enter. Don't let the long lines put you off, it moves moderately fast.

Absolutely breathtaking! The size of this building is astonishing! We went very early in the morning to avoid the 3+ hour line and it was worth getting up at 7am! We stumbled onto a couple of different services going on at the same time. We attended mass at the main alter and even being non-religious, it was something to behold.

This is probably the most ornate, glamorous, and awe-striking church in the world. The grandeur and absolute luxury of the building is striking. It made me feel very small to stand beside the statues that are so much larger than life. It is staggering to think the amount of effort that went into constructing this church. the courtyard was also very beautiful and enjoyable to experience. This is definitely a place to see when you’re in Rome.

St. Peter’s Basilica is a must when visiting Italy. You need to go early as much as possible like 6am since the line is getting longer. And don’t miss to went up to the Dome. It’s mesmerizing and how every details are visible.

Great place to visit. Pope Francis came exactly at 12pm and blessed the congregation. Visited Sistine chapel and museum on last Sunday of the month, which is free. Pay extra for climbing Dome of the basilica which has amazing views of the Vatican.

Beautiful, stunning, and definitely a must visit when in Vatican City! I was shocked at just how beautiful every inch of the basilica was. You know how when you visit several cathedrals, churches, basilicas, so on, they all somewhat seem the same (sorry, but it’s true)? Well, St Peter’s Basilica is about 10 of those in one location showing you how grand they can be. Breathtaking.

St Peters Basilica is the Renaissance style church located in Vatican City. It is one of the top attractions in your Rome or Vatican City trip. Every Sunday POPE comes to the balcony to wave the peoples gather in the square. The inside is really beautiful, we were amazed. You can spend hours and still you will not feel satisfied. We went on Sunday and it was quite crowded. Tourists are allowed to go to the dome which has 520+ steps. 200+ steps can be climbed by lift and rest has to go by walk. If you use lift it cost 10 euro or else 8 euro. It is worth to go to the top at any cost because you get your dream views. We used that opportunity on a Sunday afternoon to experience this panoramic. We used the lift option which looks more reasonable. Return way from dome takes you to inside of the church.

You do NOT need to dress up for this (see below). Do NOT buy anything from the vendors - they will flat out lie to you! Say NO. These marvels will leave you breathless.  It is absolutely incredible what they built and HOW they built it so long ago.  As an active church even today it is absolutely mind blowing. You do NOT have to wear pants, closed-toed shoes or anything out of the norm!  The only real requirement is you have to have your shoulders covered and they will provide you cloth to do so.  Don't buy anything from the shady aggressive street vendors!!! Shorts ARE fine as are sandals of ALL kinds.  Women with skirts or shorts too short will be provided coverups.  There is an H&M literally right next store worst case but our airline lost our luggage and we were allowed in (I asked three people working out front) with shorts, slides and tee shirts. Pro tip!  After the Vatican tour exit out the back (ask the attendants) and you can go straight to the St Peters.  If you don't, you will have to exit walk all the way around and wait in line again!

Beautiful church!!!! ⛪️ Arrive hours in advance and in the morning, it’s VERY HOT there!! Beat the heat and the crowds. Here are some amazing photos we captured. We also the preserved bodies of some of the popes / saints. Really amazing place, so much history to learn, I recommend taking a tour and you will learn way more than just going to visit.

You will wait for hours, unless you get there around 830am. Our wait to get through security was less than -10 minutes arriving at that time. Climbing the dome steps is not for the faint of heart. As you can see by this video, things get pretty tight for the last 100 out of 500 steps up. There is a nice cafe at the half-way point through on the roof. If you are in reasonably good shape though, we enjoyed the walk as the views seem Like a ‘reward’ for the effort.

Wow. What an experience. The entry is free, and the best time to get in line is 9-11 a.m. wait is worthwhile, and lines move fast. Can bring water and backpacks. Cathedral is a work of art and breathtaking. Artwork at every step. Great gift shop. We spent an easily 4 hours with still more to see. This is a must see-do experience

It is a church very very worth visiting. Once you go inside, you will feel that all the waiting is worth it! It is recommended that if there are several people traveling together, don’t rush to take pictures, it is best to arrange for your companions to line up first.And don’t give up visiting because of the queue that is 500 to 600 meters long waiting for security check.

Visited St Peters years ago when it was full of chairs and benches. This time I expected the same but the seats were all put away and the space was breathtaking. This is the largest church in the world and can accommodate 60,000. In this visit it felt like a building of the scale of a large stadium. It is a must on any visit to Rome. Book a tour in advance and you can skip the queue.

Amazing!!!! Wow!! It doesn't matter what religion you are, you will be in awe at the sculptures, paintings, and sheer size of this church. They are doing some construction on the main sacristy but still is beautiful. Changing of the Swiss guard is nice to see at the top of the hour, as well. Make sure to book this with your Vatican tour (in advance) or you will wait in line for hours to get in!! Oh and bring your families' addresses with and mail some postcards from the Vatican as you leave!

Well worth seeing for the opulence and wealth that is the Catholic Church. I guess this is their flagship location, so it is maybe a good reflection of the wealth involved. It is beautiful though and amazing craftsmanship and designs. The popes tombs were very interesting too, never seen this before. Amazing history too, to think there have been that many popes!! If you are in rome, it is worth seeing!!!

The most incredible building I've ever been inside. So expansive and glorious. The gold finishes, sculptures, mosaics and marble line floor to ceiling. There is an obscene amount of tourists but it is still incredibly beautiful. I would love to see it when there are no tourists to experience a service or meditation in the space.

Watch out for the ticket touts on the way. They will tell you that have to wait 2 hrs in a queue to get in but the reality is that even a very long queue was only 25 mins. They wanted around €100 each (did include Sistine chapel and museum), it’s free to get in to the basilica. Once in there is the usual queue for the crypt and for the steps to the top of the basilica dome. Queue for tickets for the dome was slow (€8 for steps or €10 for lift to balcony level and steps to the very top). The steps are steep and spiral staircase most of the way to the very top. Well worth it. Rest of the places is amazing as you would expect!

It was good but not great. We opted for a tour guide which was worth the money but there were too many people at the 1pm tour slot. There is a lot of steps and walking so if you have bad knees be warned. We speak English so as I mentioned the tour guide was needed as it is called a museum there is not many labels or signs in the building. If you don’t know what you are looking at then good luck

Way to crowded in august. We bought the lunch ticket which is a 19.5€ „full italian lunch“ and it was a complete joke. You get your meal in one way beverage in a big crowded food court without any windows. If you want to go there get your tickets online and be there early or pretty late.

We booked a guided tour in advance. So glad we did! We walked through some of the museums, the Sistine Chapel and ended at St Peter's Basilica. It was super busy, and there was so much to look at, you just get a glimpse really. But, it was absolutely amazing to see all of the art.

This museum is so beautiful and huge that you need a lot of time in order to walk its hallways. It takes about 8 kilometers to walk the whole museum, no joke. Also, in order to avoid long lines to get in the museum it is better to get your tickets online.

We did the official guided tour for individuals, it took about two hours. Our guide Maria was awesome! The tour had focus and balanced pace. Access to the museums was very well organized despite the overwhelming crowds. Highly recommended experience.

This was a good museum. We did not have the time to explore as much as we wanted too but it had a lot of amazing sculptures and artwork! The best parts to me were the HUGE tapestries along the walls and the gold lit ceilings. Sometimes, there are open windows with amazing views of botanical gardens and mountains.

Extremely awesome. It is just the heat that was the culprit otherwise totally worth it. Only if they can create more washroom there won't be long lines for the wait, especially for the ladies. The various galleries were awesome showing the epitome of excellence in art and finally when you arrive at the Sistine Chapel, that's a sight to behold and absorb it as much as you can with your eyes, because you know that you're gonna cherish this memory for always.

Must definitely buy tickets in advance esp in summer. It is awful to stand in the sun for a few hours. There is honestly so much to do in the vac museum. We spent 5 to 6hrs! The food was extremely normal but its fine since we were both extremely hungry.

How does one rate the museum that houses some of the greatest treasures of western civilization? Plan to arrive early and spend all day here. The guided tours are nice, but you will be moved through at a much faster pace than allows you to truly soak everything in.

Great visit, not to miss. Bring a snack and water, the visit is long! Hugh line to buy the ticket, if you can buy and plan in advance, do it. I also recommend the audio guide, it costs 8€. The on line ticket entrance was short.

If you come to the Vatican without visiting the museum ... You are missing out. Strongly recommend buying tickets ahead of time, and have a knowledgeable tour guide to walk you through the museum. Especially if you have limited time, limited art background/ knowledge, and still desire in depth explanations and engaging visits. It was the best museum visit experience !! ☺️

One of the best museums I've ever visited. I highly recommend it. Bare in mind that there is a dress code to enter the museum and definitely pre-book your tickets. Comfortable shoes recommended. We spent more than 3 hours there.

If you don't have a reservation, they will just make you wait A LOT (I think we waited almost two hours) as other people pass by, that was really frustrating. I'm not sure why that happened because there were no queues at the ticket offices. So make sure you book online. Other than that, the museum is huge and so informative! You could easily spend hours here

You have to buy the tickets with a lot of time because if not you have to buy them for more money. Amazing place with a lot of art you can spend a whole morning here looking at all it contains. I recommend to take it easy and make a lot of pics.

Always book in advance especially in the seasons peak. Take your time, there is a lot to cover, on site guides help a lot but after the tour you can then go through entire museum by yourself. Also, at the the of the tour you can easily enter the Basilica and skip the long line outside.

This museum is beautiful and showcases so many masterpieces, but the crowds of tour groups in the main exhibits are unbearable. The majority of the experience is being herded down hallways with no stopping. It just ruined the experience and I wanted out. Had skip the line tickets which basically just meant a shorter line. Maybe early in the morning would be a different experience, but we had gone to St Peter’s basilica first to wait in line there.

Magnificent and so much history and beauty to take in. The skip-line-tickets are worth it! Go early before it gets too crowded. Audio guides for €8 are a wealth of information and makes sense of what you’re seeing and you can wander at your own pace.

The most beautiful museums in the world, you can find here. An amazing collection of different regions in the world. The art is unbelievable and stunning. Most definitely buy tickets in advance, you do not want to be stuck in line here for hours. Our skip the line tickets got us in very quickly. There's only a wait at the security check.

Great experience. Be ready to do a lot of walking. Make sure to bring water with you. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars (4.5 if I could really )is because the tour guide was a little different to hear even with the whisper set. But she did know her stuff.

I strongly recommend buying skip the line tickets. Wear comfortable shoes, take water with you, and be ready for 10,000 steps of walking at least. It's really beautiful and worth the visit. Avoid eating in restaurants in the area. There are way better food in other areas of the city.

One of the most beautiful places to visit, in the world. The history and artifacts were absolutely amazing. Seeing the artwork of Leonardo de Vinci was next to unbelievable. So beautifully preserved as if they were painted yesterday. Giving a four star review certainly had nothing to do with what we saw, but for how we were able to experience this once in a lifetime moment. From the time we arrived we were herded in like cattle and you will see from my pictures just what I mean. Plus, I just have a hard time with churches making money, hand over fist, within the church. I realize we were in the 'museum' section of The Vatican, but it felt wrong. We already paid a good amount to go through the museum with thousands of other people, but than there were stores and cafe's within the museum as well. Also, once your in there you are NOT allowed to go back or leave if you need to. It took 3 hours of walking with no exits available and with thousands of other people. We were not in a tour group because we wanted to experience it without being herded through as a group would have done, but we were still herded through. All that being said, I would still highly recommend this adventure, how can you go to Rome and not visit The Vatican? ☺️ Just be prepared for the crowds with no exits.

Exploring the Vatican Museum feels like stepping into a whole other world, brimming with history and art. Its vastness makes it challenging to fully absorb everything it has to offer. I spent a remarkable three hours immersed in its treasures but had to reluctantly leave due to other commitments. To maximize your experience, I suggest purchasing a skip-the-line ticket for the Vatican Museum. This saves time and allows you to fully enjoy the tour. Allocate at least half a day to explore leisurely, without feeling rushed.

Truly awesome, worth getting skip the queue tickets, only took 5 minutes to get in. Marco our tour guide was superb lots of interesting facts but also great humour. we went Easter Saturday at 9am, spent 3 to 4 hours. We had food afterwards, reasonable price for where we were.

Its a worthwhile visit. Audio guide would be better. Book the tickets in advance and avoid long queues. Very artistic and amazing architecture. Do not miss if you are visiting Rome. A good 3 to 4 hours is required.

Words can’t express how beautiful this place is! Firstly, I’d highly recommended booking in advance as the queues were forever down road; some people were still in the queue after us being in there for 3 hours… but if you book in advance; 1. You save money! & 2. You get in almost straight away and don’t have to wait! “Get your guide” I booked with and it was much cheaper, faster and trustworthy - it also had its own line for getting in and we got in straight away! Definitely recommend taking out half your day to explore this beautiful place, as it can extremely busy… shoulder to shoulder busy :/ and don’t forgot to see the Sistine Chapel! Which is at the bottom! It’s beautiful, nothing like I’ve ever seen :) It’s so big, beautiful and so much to view. There is on site food areas, which I’d say are fair priced for such a beautiful tourist area. Safe to say it’s one things in Rome that is a must see!

After sweating it out waiting in line for 45 minutes to get past the security check that Everyone has to go through... The actual crowd inside the Basilica was not that bad. With the Not That Bad crowd (some shoulder to shoulder areas), you could take your time to view the beauty of the Sistine Chapel.

A cool experience during the winter. Way less people and you’re able to take your time & enjoy the history. Felt surreal at times to see these things in person compared to tv or a book. Would highly recommend going on a guided tour.

The most amazing art sky I've ever seen. They definitely need to do something with the amount of people visiting at the same time though. It was so crowded!! We weren't able to enjoy it 😞

4/15/24 Completely Overrated, Be prepared to walk in an overcrowded Museum Before entering and during. The painting itself ( Adam & God fingers almost touching ) is Tiny! Once you see it, You are ready to leave. Don't get me wrong its a beautiful museum with many sculpture and paintings. I guess if you do this once in a life time that literally will be good enough. This tour took 3hrs just to get to the Sistine Chapel- Way too long, not recommended for small young kids. Barely any places to sit. Snacks are not permitted, but if you must sneak in a snack make sure you keep it quick and quiet. Also, purses, small bags and bottle water are permitted. Also tickets, recommend to buy way in advance..the earlier the better! Time slot would recommend early morning sessions.

The room containing the creation is really something to behold. In general walking around the museum and the areas of the Sistine Chapel you'll spend as much time looking up as you will at items on the walls. It's not an expensive thing to do either and really worth it.

Absolutely terrific. We did a small group tour & skipped the line. Our tour guide was great. Priceless antiquities of human history are in the Vatican. The imagination of the artists, the colors, their skills are on display throughout the buildings. Catholic or not, this should not be missed if in Rome.

Absolutely marvelous. I have always wanted to see the fresco inside Sistine Chapel which was so meticulously done by Michelangelo. We spent some time there appreciating the painting on the ceiling. Photography was however prohibited inside Sistine Chapel and there were guards who were forbidding people to do it. Book the tickets in advance! Else a very long queue will be waiting.

Totally blown away with the breathtaking paintings and art within the corridors leading to the actual chapel. If you like history and arts this is a master piece of a place. It can get busy and the gardens outside are also remarkable. You can take pics and video leading into the chapel but be warned you will not be able to take pics whilst inside.. totally worth the visit...

To get to this chapel you need to walk inside half the Vatican museum, that takes a while. Just know that walking the whole museum is 8 kilometers. No joke. La Capella Sistina is so beautiful that you could stay there for hours, but they only allow you for about 10 minutes because all the time is crowded. This is the only place in the whole museum that you are not allowed to take pictures. In order to avoid the long lines, it is better to buy ticket online.

I went with a pre booked tour that I booked via Get Your Guide. I'd highly recommend doing a tour as the history & information is amazing. Plus you don't have to queue. Amazing place to see, I'm not religious but could appreciate the history and the beauty. Definitely a bucket list visit.

Loved the artistry... The Sistine Chapel, City Wonders Tour was well worth it, and highly recommended. Way too many pictures to post...however, none from inside the chapel itself (pictures forbidden)

Although we visited the Sistine Chapel in a low tourist season, there were too many people so we could not enjoy it as we would have liked. Photos are not allowed. However, I managed to quickly snap a few. It was a transgression I could not resist. I point out that most of the photos they have uploaded to Google Maps are not of the Sistine Chapel but of other rooms of the Vatican Museums, in which photography is allowed. The Sistine Chapel is almost at the end of the Vatican Museums route. If you get tired, be sure to take the detour, a shorter route avoiding many intermediate museum rooms that are just as suffocatingly full of people and without offering the possibility to sit down and rest. Don't worry if you need to relieve yourself, there are toilets scattered around. On the occasion I would like to note that all the places we visited in Rome had a lot of tourism. The whole city is flooded with tourists even though it was low tourist season. Don't make the mistake of traveling to Rome without pre-booking tickets for the places you want to visit, otherwise you won't be able to get in. The queues and waiting are too long. Keep in mind that for almost all attractions you need to pay a ticket and almost all places are checked similar to that of an airport. In my opinion, the Roma pass is not worth it as it is not like in other cities that allows you almost unlimited access to museums, etc.

Make sure you buy online tickets! Preferably bundled with bus tour (53€) or some other tour groups. Because it is not worth it to stand in the endless queue in the scorching sum!!! The way to the chapel is much more interesting than the actual chapel which is only the size of a basketball court... P.S. You can't take photos in the chapel.

An amazing architecture along with the paintings will leave your brain freeze. Official residence of the Pope has original painting by Michelangelo on the ceilings. A must visit place in Rome...buy the tickets in advance for skip the line queue and always good to have less than 10 in the group. Reach early at 8.00 am and budget around 4 hrs for the full visit.

Very impressive collection of Roman art and antiquities. The museum is much more than the chapel. Advance tickets are a must. Unfortunately the crowds are so dense it makes it hard to stop and enjoy all the wings of the museum. Highly recommend finding a way to visit during off hours or time of the year. I went in late September and it was still jam packed.

We had booked an guided early morning jump the queue tour. It was thoroughly worth it we went on a Monday morning in early February and there was a long queue forming at 7 o'clock. Having a guide to explain what you are looking at picking out diamonds in the collection. There is so much in the Vatican museums it is hard to take in. 3 hour tour I didn't take many photos as I wanted to take it all in. But you could take thousands.The The Sistine chapel is exceptional . Top tip is the ceiling is illuminated for a few seconds by artificial light the experience is worth waiting for.

I just can add my few words to the already given reviews. A beautiful l, historical place you have to honor and respect. So much love into the detail and planning. Comparing this to what we build today I think humans are developing backwards;) Ah and kids will love it too. You have mummies and also lots of international history.

What an amazing place to see. U could spend hours upon hours just looking around. There is so much history and so much to see. We did a 3 hour guided tour, and I must say it was a little rushed. I would recommend spending at least a full day or 2 in order to really see and take in everything at the vatican city

The chapel is nothing short of magnificent, you could spend days in there and still not see everything there is. None of the pictures are from the chapel, you will not be allowed to photograph it. This was one of the final stops of our 3 hour tour, wear comfortable shoes as it's a LOT of walking.

DO NOT EVER MISS IT if you are in Rome. Make sure to read about the ceiling before you enter. It is very intriguing, a d your experience will be a lott better if you know how to read and analyse the ceiling! I was there in late February, it wasn’t very crowded. Photos are not allowed (I think for the flash light). The place was well organized, I nearly spent an hour sitting, reading about it on my phone, and grasping its greatness. Buy tickets for the museum before, so you don’t have to wait in line.

This place was nothing short of amazing. These views in each gallery set you back. The chapel is well maintained, and even with the crowds, you never feel overwhelmed. It's even better on the first Sunday of the month because every museum is FREE

You have to be there to understand, words and pictures do no justice with this place. The art is breathtaking, the history, the story behind it all

Absolutely stunning. You will be amazed by magnificence of this place. Need more than a day for a thorough visit. There are lot to see and enjoy.

Although you can't take pics of the Chapel, which in fairness is completely understandable, it was a once in a lifetime experience, and I'm delighted I was finally able to see it. The rest of the museums are fantastic and well kept and organised

Don't forget your glasses! Ovewhise it will be hard to enjoy all the beauty of Capella's ceilings! People of those times had super vision, they didn't have gadgets and smartphones, so they could see all small details of these beautiful paintings on the top. Amazing place! Your head will curse you, but your brain will adore you! Must visit!

Its a bit hidden, in the right nave, but you'll find it easily enough. you can not get close to the sculpture , there is a barrier several meters away from it and a bulletproof glass partition as well. its a great piece of art but its difficult to admire properly under these circumstances.

Beautiful masterpiece from 1499 by the young Michelangelo. It depicts one of the most miserable scenes in the Bible: Mary mourns Jesus being taken from the cross. In 1972, a confused Hungarian geologist, László Tóth, struck the statue with a hammer. For this reason, for years, it can only be viewed from a distance, entering the chapel of St. Peter’s Basilica on the right, where the pope used to change during the papal masses. On the other hand, eye-catching fans can study a copy of centimeters at Borghese Gallery without a hitch.

Michelangelo's first sculpture and the only one he signed, located inside Saint Peter's Basilica. The sculpture is behind glass thanks to the efforts of a whacko with a hammer back in 1972. There are multiple guides that point out interesting details of the sculpture and I would suggest that you read those and perhaps have notes ready so that you can fully appreciate the momentous work of art. You can't miss it and it is well worth a visit when you're here at the Basilica.

La Pietà, the famous sculpture by Michelangelo, was damaged in 1972 when a man attacked it with a hammer. It took several years to restore the sculpture, and now it is displayed behind bulletproof glass for protection.

The sculpture is protected behind glass and cannot be observed from a close distance. The glass is not perfectly clean and the view is slightly obstructed. There is always a lot of people gathered in front of it so you should be patient if you want to admire it in detail.

La Pieta is a marble sculpture of Jesus and Mary at Mount Golgotha representing the Sixth Sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Michelangelo now in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. 😍❤️ It is one of the best architectural sculpture made in the Human history, While standing inside the St Peter'Bascillica infront of Pieta, felt like so much blessed 😇 and Joy🤗 was overwhelming 😊 from within. This was one of the best day of life and enjoyed like anything. This original piece of Art is so wonderful and Hats off to Michael Angelo for this beautiful art.❤️ The perseverance and dedication to make this marvel is unexplainable. 🤗 If you are in Rome, Don't miss to Visit the St Peter's basilica and Pieta 😍

We all know everything about Michelangelo’s sculpture. Seeing her live is an incredible experience. That is why the people in charge of its protection had to connect two large protective glasses elsewhere and not exactly in front of the sculpture. It spoils the atmosphere and the observation.

Today I realized one of my dreams which was seeing "la pieta" in real life though it was a little bit disappointing to see that the sculpture was protected by glass. Therefore, you can't see and appreciate the masterpiece within a close distance. It is wonderful to see Michelangelo's genius with this sculpture. He made mother Mary bigger than Jesus so that she can hold him like a little child. A perfect depiction of noble grief of a mother over the death of her son.

Madonna della Pieta holding in her lap body of jesus, masterpiece by Michalengelo represents "sixth sorrow" of blessed Mary. Cantbaffordcyo have a sight in St Peters Basillica..

Millions of years ago, a celestial marble slab slumbered deep within the quarries of Carrara, Italy. Its destiny awaited, hidden within its intrinsic beauty. Then, like a divine awakening, #Michelangelo discovered the marble block. With passion and artistry, he chiseled away, transforming the stone into a masterpiece: the #Pieta. Michelangelo broke tradition by signing this work of art, a testament to its unparalleled emotional and anatomical detail. The Pieta depicts Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus, her #grief palpable in every curve and line. For centuries, the Pieta has captivated the hearts and souls of millions, serving as an epitome of divine love and human suffering. It has found its permanent home in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, where it continues to inspire and resonate with visitors from all over the world. On May 21, 1972, the Pieta's journey was marred by a senseless act of #vandalism. A man named Laszlo Toth, proclaiming himself to be Jesus Christ, defaced the sculpture with a hammer. Mary's arm and face were damaged, but the Pieta underwent meticulous restoration and now stands as a resilient symbol of eternal beauty and divine grace. Its scars add a new layer to its rich history, reminding us that even the most exquisite works of art can be wounded, but they can also heal. The Pieta transcends time, continuing to draw people into a confluence of art, spirituality, and human resilience. When I gaze upon the Pieta, I feel a deep sense of awe and wonder. I am amazed by Michelangelo's #artistry and #skill, and I am moved by the raw emotion that he captured in the marble. The Pieta is a reminder of the power of #art to evoke the deepest human emotions. It is also a reminder of our own resilience in the face of suffering.

The most moving piece of art I’ve ever seen in my life. I’m not a religious person and this brought me to tears. You can absolutely see the anguish on Mary’s face over her fallen son. A must see.

La Madonna della Pietà, 1499 by Michelangelo On May 21, 1972, the day of Pentecost, an insane person named Laszlo Toth mutilated the sculpture by hitting it with fifteen blows with a hammer, notably breaking the Virgin's nose and part of her arm. The artwork has since been restored. It is now protected behind armored glass.

What an sculpture! So much details. And Michelangelo did it when he was young , 20 years old. And also it was done with one stone.

The entrance for the St. Peter’s Basilica is free. It is difficult to explain in words the emotion you feel when you see in a person a famous work of art that you have only seen in books or on the internet. I recommend going to the Basilica early in the morning so that you can enjoy it when there are fewer people.

One of the most beautiful sculpture you will ever come across in your life. The details are so intricate that not a 3D printer can make a copy of it. Really, a marvel in history.