The rooms known as 'Stanze of Raphael' are located on the second floor of the Pontifical Palace used by Pope Julius II as his residence. The decoration was made by Raphael and his school between 1508 and 1524.

The Sistine Chapel Twenty Years Later

To celebrate the 450 years after the death of Michelangelo and 20 after the conclusion of the restoration of frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums will held the international conference 'The Sisitne Chapel Twenty years later' on October 30-31 at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome.

Vatican Museums at Night

Every Friday until the end of October, it is possible to visit the Vatican Museums from 6 PM until 11 PM.
'Il Bello da Sentire' is a rich musical programme presented on the occasion by the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Turin.
Tickets can be bought on Internet: http://biglietteriamusei.vatican.va/musei/tickets/index.html

Pope Julius II

Pope Julius II (1503-1513) created the Vatican Museums.
Popes opened their art collections to the public promoting the knowledge of art history.

Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums are located in the Vatican City. They display the huge collection of the Roman Catholic Church, including classical sculptures and masterpieces of Renaissance.
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