Hello friends
It's been a while since I posted here, but I've been quite busy because I'm moving house, so there's some paperwork to deal with. But today I finally have the chance to share something, some photos, especially since I just returned from a short vacation with my mother in Rome.
She'd been asking me to accompany her on this religious vacation for a long time; she's very religious, so I booked a hotel near Termini station, and we took the train to Rome. Our first stop was the Vatican Museums, because I'd been there with her several years ago, but unfortunately we'd relied on a guide who, in our opinion, missed the best parts.
Luckily, I'd already booked the ticket a few weeks in advance, and I recommend doing so, especially since tickets sell out and then I have to wait in line for about two hours, which isn't at all comfortable under the sun.
We went inside in the morning—this was my goal—we didn't encounter too many people, and we were able to see the entire museum at our leisure. We even ate inside at noon and then continued visiting until about 4:00 PM. I must say it was very interesting to see this collection of museums, because we must remember that the Vatican Museums are a collection of museums, and the total tour is about 7 km, so there is a lot to see.
Here I'm sharing some of the photos I took. You should know that unfortunately, photography is prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel, in my opinion the most interesting part of these museums. This is because, and I only discovered this when I was there in Rome, a Japanese TV station owns the photographic and video rights to the Sistine Chapel. They funded the restoration of this important place.
The part of the museum that impressed me the most was definitely the Sistine Chapel, but also the hall where the maps are displayed, which is truly beautiful. But honestly, perhaps the only less interesting part of the museum I found was the Carriages Hall, where the carriages of successive popes are also displayed.
The only thing I can say for sure is that the €20 ticket is a real bargain. I've visited several museums in Italy and Europe, and I have to say the price is truly affordable. Of course, if you don't book in advance and arrive at the last minute, you have to prepare for the skip-the-line ticket, which can cost up to €50.
I hope this story was interesting. See you soon for the next part of my trip.