Vatican Museums Unveils ‘Iconic Statue’ Apollo Belvedere After Years of Restoration Work
The restoration of Apollo Belvedere faced several challenges before its official unveiling on Oct. 15, including the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Collaboration Brings Vatican Museums’ Pieces to the United States in Unique Exhibition
‘Art That Unites: A Dialogue Between the Centuries’ highlights Christian art through time in Minneapolis.
Preserving Patrons: Treasures of the Vatican Museums’ Vaults
‘People with a heart for art’ support those who meticulously clean and maintain precious artworks.
Vatican Museums Announce New Hours, Ticket Price, and Entrance
The museums will now also offer a guided tour of only the Necropolis, which can also, as before, be visited in combination with the Vatican Museums or Vatican Gardens.
Crushed in an Earthquake, Shattered 15th-Century Cross Restored in Time for Easter
One of the Benedictine abbey’s artworks, a crucifix painted by Nicola di Ulisse da Siena around 1472, was shattered into at least 30 pieces in the rubble.
American Tourist Who ‘Wanted to See the Pope’ Smashes Statues at the Vatican Museums
The man was arrested after throwing ancient Roman art to the ground, causing moderate damage to the valuable pieces.
New COVID-19 Rules for Visitors to Vatican Museums
The new restrictions, which came into force in the country this week, ban citizens without a Super Green Pass from entering restaurants, public transportation, gyms, hotels, theaters, and sports events.
Vatican Museums to Reopen with Temperature Checks, Mandatory Face Masks
Bishop Vergez said that all Vatican Museums employees have continued to receive their salaries during the closure at the insistence of Pope Francis.
Russian Icons, Spiritual Masterpieces on Display at Vatican
Visiting exhibition of 54 Russian icons and masterpieces opened at the Vatican Tuesday.
