Things to See in Holy See

The Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) is best known for two of the most awe-inspiring acts of individual creativity in the history of the visual arts: Michelangelo's Genesis (Creation) frescoes on the barrel-vaulted ceiling and his Giudizio Universale (Last Judgement) on the end wall.

On the northern border of the Holy See is the entrance to the stunning Vatican Museums. Comprised of several museums and galleries, the massive museum complex is home to Syrian, ancient Greek, ancient Roman and Egyptian relics (including those stalwarts of student art tomes, the Apollo Belvedere and Laocoön); ancient and Renaissance sculptures.

You don't need to be religious to be bowled over by St Peter's Basilica. The great basilica is not only huge, but also a monument to artistic genius. On a more prosaic note, remember to dress appropriately if you want to get in - that means no shorts, miniskirts or bare shoulders. Your excuses are unlikely to sway the sartorial guardians stationed on the doors.