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The Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)

The Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)

The Vatican Museums are a group of museums located inside the Vatican City. It traces its origins to the sculptural collection begun in 1506 by Pope Julius II.

It displays works from the collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries and includes masterpieces of Renaissance art.

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