Italy 6 - Rome 2: Vatican Museum

The Vatican walls.


Courtyard with pine cone. The building behind it was designed by none other than Michelangelo.


Another view.


Roman sculptures.




Perseus with the head of Medusa.


The Lady of Ephesus: "I have many breasts... which one do u want?"


Socrates.


Emperor Augustus.




Fig leaf to cover the private parts.


The octagonal garden.


This is part of a carpet.


Gallery of maps.


Map.


One of the paintings by Raphael.


Spiral stairs.



Of course the highlight of all would be the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's paintings, the most famous ones being Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement, but photographing was not allowed... so no pictures here. Just click on the links if u're interested!