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The Gallery of Maps is a gallery located on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican containing a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.
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The Gallery of Maps is a gallery located on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican containing a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.

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attractions: Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Saint Peter's Square, Apostolic Palace, St. Peter Square Obelisk, Pinecone Courtyard, Vatican Apostolic Archive, The Last Judgment, La Pietà di Michelangelo, restaurants: Pastasciutta, 200 Gradi, Caffè Delle Commari, Museum Restaurant, Ristorante Da Paolo Vaticano, Vinsanto Vino & Cucina, Alice Pizza Via delle Grazie, Tonnarello San Pietro, L'Insalata Ricca - Piazza Risorgimento, Ristorante Da Marcello
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Nearby attractions of Gallery of Maps

Sistine Chapel

St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican Museums

Saint Peter's Square

Apostolic Palace

St. Peter Square Obelisk

Pinecone Courtyard

Vatican Apostolic Archive

The Last Judgment

La Pietà di Michelangelo

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Sistine Chapel

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St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica

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Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums

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(61.5K)

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Saint Peter's Square

Saint Peter's Square

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Pastasciutta

200 Gradi

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Christians are to be taught that if the pope knew the exactions of the pardon-preachers, he would rather that St. Peter's church should go to ashes, than that it should be built up with the skin, flesh and bones of his sheep. Christians are to be taught that it would be the pope's wish, as it is his duty, to give of his own money to very many of those from whom certain hawkers of pardons cajole money, even though the church of St. Peter might have to be sold. The assurance of salvation by letters of pardon is vain, even though the commissary, nay, even though the pope himself, were to stake his soul upon it. They are enemies of Christ and of the pope, who bid the Word of God be altogether silent in some Churches, in order that pardons may be preached in others. Injury is done the Word of God when, in the same sermon, an equal or a longer time is spent on pardons than on this Word. It must be the intention of the pope that if pardons, which are a very small thing, are celebrated with one bell, with single processions and ceremonies, then the Gospel, which is the very greatest thing, should be preached with a hundred bells, a hundred processions, a hundred ceremonies. The "treasures of the Church," out of which the pope. grants indulgences, are not sufficiently named or known among the people of Christ. That they are not temporal treasures is certainly evident, for many of the vendors do not pour out such treasures so easily, but only gather them. Nor are they the merits of Christ and the Saints, for even without the pope, these always work grace for the inner man, and the cross, death, and hell for the outward man. St. Lawrence said that the treasures of the Church were the Church's poor, but he spoke according to the usage of the word in...

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Visiting the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums was an incredible experience, one that we highly recommend to anyone with an interest in history and art. The gallery is one of the most stunning and informative sections of the Vatican Museums, stretching over 120 meters and featuring a series of beautifully painted maps from the 16th century.

The maps themselves were created by Ignazio Danti, a renowned cartographer, between 1580 and 1585. They were commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII to represent the geographical knowledge of the time, showcasing the papal territories and the entire Italian peninsula in incredible detail. What makes them even more fascinating is that they are painted directly onto the walls, offering a vibrant, large-scale view of the world as it was understood centuries ago.

As we walked through the gallery, we marveled at the level of detail in each map. The landscape features, cities, and even coastlines are portrayed in vivid colors, almost as though they were alive, giving us a glimpse into how the world looked to explorers and cartographers of the late Renaissance.

The ceiling of the gallery, adorned with frescoes of Roman emperors and mythological scenes, adds to the sense of grandeur, making the space feel both scholarly and awe-inspiring.

If you’re looking to experience an integral part of both Renaissance history and the development of geography, the Gallery of Maps is a must-visit. It’s not just about seeing old maps—it’s about walking through a visual timeline that tells the story of how we once viewed the world, set within the stunning art and history of...

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Durante la mia esplorazione dei Musei Vaticani, uno dei momenti più memorabili è stato sicuramente il passaggio attraverso la Galleria delle Carte Geografiche. Questo corridoio, lungo circa 120 metri, non solo colpisce per le sue dimensioni impressionanti, ma anche per la ricchezza dei dettagli e la profondità storica delle opere che ospita.

La Galleria delle Carte Geografiche deve il suo nome alla serie di 40 pannelli cartografici che adornano le sue pareti. Queste mappe, realizzate tra il 1580 e il 1585 per volere di Papa Gregorio XIII, rappresentano tutte le regioni italiane e i possedimenti papali dell'epoca. La precisione geografica e la cura del dettaglio sono stupefacenti, considerando il periodo in cui furono create.

Il lavoro di Ignazio Danti, frate domenicano e cosmografo rinomato, si rivela in ogni mappa, con un'accuratezza che va oltre il mero aspetto geografico per includere anche elementi storici e culturali delle varie regioni. Le mappe sono infatti arricchite da fini decorazioni e piccoli dipinti che rappresentano scene di battaglie storiche, vedute di città e paesaggi rurali dell'epoca.

Alzando lo sguardo, il soffitto è altrettanto affascinante. Decorato con opere di artisti del calibro di Cesare Nebbia e Girolamo Muziano, il soffitto presenta una serie di affreschi che narrano episodi del Vecchio e del Nuovo Testamento. Questi affreschi non solo completano la ricchezza visiva della galleria, ma creano un dialogo continuo tra la terra, rappresentata dalle mappe, e il divino, illustrato nei racconti biblici.

L'illuminazione della galleria merita una menzione speciale. La luce naturale filtra dalle finestre e illumina le mappe in modo tale che i dettagli siano facili da apprezzare senza affaticare la vista. Questo aspetto, combinato con l'acustica del lungo corridoio, genera un'atmosfera quasi mistica, come se si stesse camminando attraverso una parte viva della storia.

La Galleria delle Carte Geografiche è più di un semplice corridoio all'interno dei Musei Vaticani; è un viaggio attraverso il tempo e la geografia, un'ode alla conoscenza e alla scoperta che era fondamentale nell'età della Rinascenza. La maestosità e l'intelligenza di questa galleria la rendono una delle attrazioni più notevoli e meno celebrate dei musei, offrendo una prospettiva unica sul modo in cui il mondo era percepito secoli fa.

Per i visitatori interessati alla storia, alla geografia, o semplicemente alla bellezza dell'arte rinascimentale, la Galleria delle Carte Geografiche rappresenta un'esperienza indimenticabile che arricchisce profondamente la visita ai...

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Tips for making the most of your visit to the Vatican and have it all to yourself👇🏼 📍𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽: Use the ‘Vatican Museums’ app to navigate efficiently 🎟️𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: If buying tix online, cost starts at €40, kids under 6 free. If booking via tour company, get the 7am admission for ‘skip the line’. 🌅𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘁: Beat the crowds by getting early tickets. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your allocated time as there will be a line 🚩𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁? Begin inside the Vatican Museums, then head over to St. Peter’s Basilica to explore the church 🆓𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Take advantage of FREE admission on the last Sunday of every month 9am – 2pm (final entry 12.30 pm). MUST book in advance 🕒𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: CLOSED Sundays (except the last Sunday of each month and holidays). Open Monday -Saturday 8am-7pm 🔍𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆/𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: Weekdays are best. Crowded on weekends and Mondays (due to closure on Sundays). November, January, or February are less busy ⏳𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆: You can spend multiple days but for 1 day, allocate around 2-3 hours for the Museums and 1 hour for the St. Peter’s Basilica (there maybe a line, take that into consideration). 🚆𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: Takes 20 minutes from the city center by train. 35-50 min walking 👟𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Cover knees and shoulders & wear comfortable shoes. In summer, dress light as it gets hot and muggy 🌟𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: •Sistine Chapel •Sala Rotonda •Spiral Staircase •Papal Throne •The Raphael Rooms •Pinacoteca •Gallery of Geographical Maps •Gallery of the Statues •Gregorian Egyptian Museum •Carriage Pavilion •Collection of Contemporary Art With these tips in mind, your visit to the Vatican will be the best experience! 📌 Save for your next visit! ➡️Follow for more tips @travelswithmr #italy #visititaly #rome #vatican #vaticancity #museum Things to do in Italy | Things to do in Italy, Rome and The Vatican | Tour the Vatican | Italy and the Vatican Museums |
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The ceiling of the gallery of maps 😍 There is so much history in just this one place , just this gallery is 120 meters long and features 40 panels of the geography of Italy 🇮🇹 . The country Italy didn’t actually exist during the time these paintings were made.This was commissioned in 1580 which makes it even more impressive because if you think about it they didn’t have any of the technology that we have now to create any of these maps . The ceiling as see above is lined from corner to corner with different works of individual paintings . Definitely a must see if you are in Rome #vaticancity #vaticanmuseum #michaelangelo #raphael #galleryofmaps #italia #travelblogger #showmeabeautifulview
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Visiting the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums was an incredible experience, one that we highly recommend to anyone with an interest in history and art. The gallery is one of the most stunning and informative sections of the Vatican Museums, stretching over 120 meters and featuring a series of beautifully painted maps from the 16th century. The maps themselves were created by Ignazio Danti, a renowned cartographer, between 1580 and 1585. They were commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII to represent the geographical knowledge of the time, showcasing the papal territories and the entire Italian peninsula in incredible detail. What makes them even more fascinating is that they are painted directly onto the walls, offering a vibrant, large-scale view of the world as it was understood centuries ago. As we walked through the gallery, we marveled at the level of detail in each map. The landscape features, cities, and even coastlines are portrayed in vivid colors, almost as though they were alive, giving us a glimpse into how the world looked to explorers and cartographers of the late Renaissance. The ceiling of the gallery, adorned with frescoes of Roman emperors and mythological scenes, adds to the sense of grandeur, making the space feel both scholarly and awe-inspiring. If you’re looking to experience an integral part of both Renaissance history and the development of geography, the Gallery of Maps is a must-visit. It’s not just about seeing old maps—it’s about walking through a visual timeline that tells the story of how we once viewed the world, set within the stunning art and history of the Vatican.
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Tips for making the most of your visit to the Vatican and have it all to yourself👇🏼 📍𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽: Use the ‘Vatican Museums’ app to navigate efficiently 🎟️𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: If buying tix online, cost starts at €40, kids under 6 free. If booking via tour company, get the 7am admission for ‘skip the line’. 🌅𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘁: Beat the crowds by getting early tickets. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your allocated time as there will be a line 🚩𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁? Begin inside the Vatican Museums, then head over to St. Peter’s Basilica to explore the church 🆓𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Take advantage of FREE admission on the last Sunday of every month 9am – 2pm (final entry 12.30 pm). MUST book in advance 🕒𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: CLOSED Sundays (except the last Sunday of each month and holidays). Open Monday -Saturday 8am-7pm 🔍𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆/𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: Weekdays are best. Crowded on weekends and Mondays (due to closure on Sundays). November, January, or February are less busy ⏳𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆: You can spend multiple days but for 1 day, allocate around 2-3 hours for the Museums and 1 hour for the St. Peter’s Basilica (there maybe a line, take that into consideration). 🚆𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: Takes 20 minutes from the city center by train. 35-50 min walking 👟𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Cover knees and shoulders & wear comfortable shoes. In summer, dress light as it gets hot and muggy 🌟𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: •Sistine Chapel •Sala Rotonda •Spiral Staircase •Papal Throne •The Raphael Rooms •Pinacoteca •Gallery of Geographical Maps •Gallery of the Statues •Gregorian Egyptian Museum •Carriage Pavilion •Collection of Contemporary Art With these tips in mind, your visit to the Vatican will be the best experience! 📌 Save for your next visit! ➡️Follow for more tips @travelswithmr #italy #visititaly #rome #vatican #vaticancity #museum Things to do in Italy | Things to do in Italy, Rome and The Vatican | Tour the Vatican | Italy and the Vatican Museums |
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The ceiling of the gallery of maps 😍 There is so much history in just this one place , just this gallery is 120 meters long and features 40 panels of the geography of Italy 🇮🇹 . The country Italy didn’t actually exist during the time these paintings were made.This was commissioned in 1580 which makes it even more impressive because if you think about it they didn’t have any of the technology that we have now to create any of these maps . The ceiling as see above is lined from corner to corner with different works of individual paintings . Definitely a must see if you are in Rome #vaticancity #vaticanmuseum #michaelangelo #raphael #galleryofmaps #italia #travelblogger #showmeabeautifulview
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Visiting the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums was an incredible experience, one that we highly recommend to anyone with an interest in history and art. The gallery is one of the most stunning and informative sections of the Vatican Museums, stretching over 120 meters and featuring a series of beautifully painted maps from the 16th century. The maps themselves were created by Ignazio Danti, a renowned cartographer, between 1580 and 1585. They were commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII to represent the geographical knowledge of the time, showcasing the papal territories and the entire Italian peninsula in incredible detail. What makes them even more fascinating is that they are painted directly onto the walls, offering a vibrant, large-scale view of the world as it was understood centuries ago. As we walked through the gallery, we marveled at the level of detail in each map. The landscape features, cities, and even coastlines are portrayed in vivid colors, almost as though they were alive, giving us a glimpse into how the world looked to explorers and cartographers of the late Renaissance. The ceiling of the gallery, adorned with frescoes of Roman emperors and mythological scenes, adds to the sense of grandeur, making the space feel both scholarly and awe-inspiring. If you’re looking to experience an integral part of both Renaissance history and the development of geography, the Gallery of Maps is a must-visit. It’s not just about seeing old maps—it’s about walking through a visual timeline that tells the story of how we once viewed the world, set within the stunning art and history of the Vatican.
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