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If this will be your first visit to the Vatican then you are more than likely wondering what there is to see and what sights are must see at the Vatican during your tour. The answer is very simple. You should visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peters Basilica.

A sneak peek into the Vatican Museums so you will discover why it is on the must see at the Vatican during your tour list includes the various centuries of history found in over 200 rooms. Of course, you may not wish to spend hours upon hours strolling through every room, however, if you do not visit the Vatican Museums, you will miss the worlds largest art collection as well as the worlds rarest historical artifacts. The Vatican Museums offer visitors the chance to view Egyptian mummies, Egyptian statues, Egyptian gods as animals, Sumerian writing, Greece sculptures, Roman sculptures, tapestries, map gallery, and Renaissance art such as Raphael Rooms.

The next must see at the Vatican during your tour is the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine chapel is one that many tourists dream of seeing all their lives. Here you will view the breath taking artwork of various artists donning the wall panels along with sculptures of various time periods. The main attractions are the Last Judgment and the ceiling both painted by Michelangelo. A private tour guide will be able to explain the various wall panels and their depiction of the lives of those found in the Holy Bible. Hearing the history of the frescoes as well as learning the meaning of each is a once in a lifetime adventure.

Saint Peters Basilica is an awe inspiring church to behold even from the outside, but once you walk through the doors you may catch yourself holding your breath as you take in not only the magnitude of the basilica but the beauty it holds. The dome of Saint Peters Basilica is a landmark that can be seen throughout Rome, but once you are inside viewing the grandeur of the dome and the basilica itself you will feel overwhelmed.