Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel

🎟️ Tickets: Official site: museivaticani.va Price: €25 (€20 + €5 booking fee). Book online early! Walk-up tickets mean long queues. Pro tip: If sold out, try official guided tours for skip-the-line access. 🚶 Entry: Don’t mix up queues! Separate lines for ticket purchases vs. entry. 🏛️ Highlights: Must-sees: The School of Athens, Laocoön Group, the Sistine Chapel (Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam & Last Judgement), the Pinecone Courtyard, and the iconic Bramante Staircase. Photo rule: No pics in the Sistine Chapel (staff patrols 👀)—sneak shots if you dare! 👗 Dress code: Covered shoulders, knees (long pants/skirts). Wear comfy shoes—you’ll walk for hours! 2. St. Peter’s Square + Basilica ⛪ Free entry (security check required). ✨ 2025 Jubilee Year: The Holy Door will open—book ahead to walk through it! 📸 Photo ops: Square’s fountains ⛲️, statues, and the basilica’s glittering interior (don’t miss Michelangelo’s Pietà). 3. Dome Climb 🏙️ 🎫 Tickets: Sold onsite only inside the basilica. Option 1: €10 (elevator + 320 steps). Option 2: €8 (all 551 steps—leg day!). 🌅 Best time: Late afternoon for softer light and cooler temps. 4. Jubilee Pilgrim Certificate 📜 📍 Where: Via della Conciliazione, 7. ✍️ Process: Give your name to staff; they’ll print it on a certificate (€2). Tube case: +€1. #VaticanCity 🇻🇦 #ArtMeetsFaith ✝️🎨 #SistineChapel #StPetersBasilica #TravelTips #Jubilee2025