Vatican Museum

The Vatican may be the world's smallest recognized independent state, but it boasts an awe-inspiring art collection that belies its size.

The Vatican Museum is comprised of 54 galleries, each with its own unique theme or inspiration. The most famous hallmark is easily the Sixteenth… Shit, we mean Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's historic frescoed ceiling. Other galleries display Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Etruscan, and Renaissance era paintings and sculpture.

Visitors should consider booking a reservation to circumvent the Vatican's sprawling lines, as the site is almost always crowded.