Museo Chiaramonti, Classical sculpture museum in Vatican City
The Chiaramonti Museum exhibits over one thousand Roman sculptures and portraits in a long gallery with arched ceilings and natural lighting through skylights.
Antonio Canova arranged the museum in 1807 under Pope Pius VII, organizing ancient Roman statues and artifacts into systematic displays within the Vatican complex.
The collection features numerous Roman portrait busts, statues of emperors, and deities that demonstrate the artistic techniques and social customs of ancient Rome.
Visitors need to purchase Vatican Museums tickets to access the Chiaramonti Museum, with advance online reservations recommended during peak tourist seasons.
The Galleria Lapidaria section contains over 3,000 stone inscriptions that document both Roman and early Christian historical records through carved texts.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: 1807
Founders: Pius VII
Official opening: 1807
Part of: Vatican Museums
Address: Viale Vaticano 00120
Website: http://museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/it/collezioni/musei/museo-chiaramonti.html
GPS coordinates: 41.90604,12.45507
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:15
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