An eye catching piece of Michaelangelo's "The Creation" is worth the queues and crowds. Pope Pius IV was devastated by the display of nudity and had loincloths painted over the offending genitalia, which most have been removed during the restoration work.

Along the walls, the Renaissance paintings are fine works, created by masters including Michelangelo's teacher - Ghirlandiao

Opening hours are from 8.45am - 3.45pm,

Address: Viale Vaticano, Rome 00193
Tel: +39 06 6988 3333

Website: www.vatican.va
 
Metro: Ottaviano