Hidden gems: places in Vatican City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Vatican City. Ratings are based from 10 places in the country.

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Cortile della Pinacoteca
Museum
😐 Approfittate di questo spazio perché poi vi aspetta una scarpinata tra capolavori e affreschi e non potrete prendere neanche una boccata d'aria fino a dopo la cappella Sistina. In realtà dovrete passare per il cortile della Pigna ma sarà per visitarlo. Da qui si gode di una panoramica privilegiata n...
4.90 (35 reviews)
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Gallery of Tapestries
Art museum
4.90 (20 reviews)
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Scala Elicoidale Momo
Tourist attraction
Impressive Vatican staircase featuring a double helix, which allows for traffic in both directions.
4.80 (132 reviews)
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Braccio Nuovo
Museum
👍👍 Statue, busti colonne.... Tutto ciò che abbelliva una casa Patrizia.
4.80 (68 reviews)
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Biga Room
Museum
👍👍 Majestuosoa.
4.80 (10 reviews)
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Carriage Pavilion
History museum
Intimate museum space featuring the horse-drawn carriages, sedan chairs & cars used by former popes.
4.70 (135 reviews)
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Gregorian Egyptian Museum
Archaeological museum
Egyptian antiquities including sculptures, reliefs & sarcophagi in an ornate series of galleries.
4.70 (106 reviews)
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Chiaramonti Museum
Museum
Museum comprising a grand loggia lined with classical sculptures including Roman busts & friezes.
4.70 (103 reviews)
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Giardino Quadrato (o giardino segreto)
Garden
😐 Nice relaxing area right after the your visit from Vatican Museum.😊👍🇮🇹
4.70 (83 reviews)
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Gregorian Etruscan Museum
Museum
👍 At first it makes an amazing impression. The works of art are completely unlike any other and you can take a break from the Greco-Roman classics. It is clearly visible that the Etruscans were very different in their culture, especially at the beginning. Over time, however, they have become more simi...
4.50 (17 reviews)
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