Europe 2002: Vatican City Map of Vatican City
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There are over 100 tombs in St. Peter's Basilica, including Saint Peter's tomb which is found under the Papal Altar. Other tombs are found on the lower level of the basilica.

I had a guided group tour of the Vatican Museums. There are several tour operators and each seemed to really rush through the museums so I recommend using the virtual tours available on the Vatican website. It is also important to know that the Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays, except the last Sunday of each month when entry is free.
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The Vatican Museums are very interesting to visit. The collections include paintings, jewelry, tapestries, sculptures, and much more. My tour ended with the Sistine Chapel.

Although the entire chapel is a work of art, the most famous part is the ceiling which tells eight stories: Separation of Light from Darkness, Creation of the sun, moon, and planets, Separation of Land from Sea, Creation of Adam, Creation of Eve, Orginal Sin and Banishment from the Garden of Eden, Sacrifice of Noah, The Flood, and Drunkenness of Noah. The entire ceiling is thought to have been completed by October 31, 1512, a celebrated Mass in the chapel, and was painted by Michelangelo.

The other famous part of the Sistine Chapel is the painting of The Last Judgelment by Michelangelo on the back wall. This is another amazing painting that is enhanced with some research into the story it tells. It is also interesting to look for St. Bartholomew in the painting. The face is supposed to be a self-portrait of Michelangelo!
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