Is it possible to view the Sistine Chapel without going through the museum? This may be a silly question but I've just read RS Rome and I'm not sure
Thanks. RG
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Short answer, no. For more info, go to Roninrome.com here: http://www.roninrome.com/sites-and-attractions/20-tips-on-visiting-the-vatican-museums
And scroll down to tip #6.
Posted by
Long Beach, California, USA
3398 posts
You have to walk all the way through the prescribed route to get there...last time we were there they funneled us through a rope line almost the whole way...wall-to-wall people. You just have to be patient.
Posted by
Pa and Italy
4152 posts
Without the crowds it takes a half hour of brisk walking to get to the chapel. The only way to do it is to go through the museums but along the way you get to see some really incredible artwork.
donna