• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe
  • Logout
Trending
UAE holidays 2021 Coronavirus Special Reports Find Jobs in the UAE Travel
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
      • Young Editors
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
      • Better Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Reader Complaint
    • Ask the Law
    • UAE's Hope Probe
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • Gulf
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Company Releases
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
      • Brexit
    • Africa
    • Americas
      • US Presidential Elections 2020
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Court and Crime
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • Cartoons
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
      • ICC
    • Football
    • Motorsport
    • Tennis
      • Dubai Duty Free Tennis 2020
    • Golf
    • Rugby
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • Pinoy Celebs
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Going Out
    • Movie Reviews
    • Society
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
      • Beating Breast Cancer
    • Family
    • Community
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • #Pinoy
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Weekend Review
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
      • Gitex Shopper
    • Gaming
    • Trends
    • Fin-Tech
    • Media
  • How To
    • Employment
      • Jobs
    • Passports & Visas
    • Your Money
    • Legal
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • #Pinoy
    • Community
    • Travel
    • Technology
  • GN Focus
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Hotels
  • Gold-Forex
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    Photos: Vatican Museums reopen after COVID-19 closure

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Friday, February 26, 2021
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    Photos: Vatican Museums reopen after COVID-19 closure

    The museums were closed for 88 days since November due to coronavirus restrictions


    Published:  February 02, 2021 08:25 AFP  and  Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

    1 of 11
    Copy of 453474-01-02-1612239359462
    Gone were the crowds - but the lucky few who ventured to the reopened Vatican Museums on Monday were treated to centuries' worth of sumptuous artworks, including inside the Sistine Chapel. Image Credit: AFP
    2 of 11
    Copy of APTOPIX_Virus_Outbreak_Italy_Reopening_29907.jpg-51469-1612239355941
    After closing for 88 days since November due to coronavirus restrictions, the collection of museums - spread over seven kilometres (4.3 miles) within the Vatican - opened its doors to a mostly local public, capitalising on the empty galleries and a dearth of tourists. Image Credit: AP
    3 of 11
    Copy of 452391-01-02-1612239365064
    "Today is a celebration," said Director Barbara Jatta, who welcomed photographers and television crews inside. Image Credit: AFP
    4 of 11
    Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Italy_Reopening_00989.jpg-79926-1612239335060
    Museum staff kept busy during the hiatus with restorations, regular artwork maintenance and improvements to the facilities. | Museums employee walk down an aisle of the Vatican Museums as they prepare to open. Image Credit: AP
    5 of 11
    Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Italy_Reopening_04342.jpg-2716b-1612239339586
    Revenue from the museums, which employ 700 people, are crucial for filling the coffers of the Vatican State. Image Credit: AP
    6 of 11
    Copy of 452321-01-02-1612239362103
    People visit one of Raphael's Rooms in the Vatican Museum in Vatican City, as the city-state eases its closure aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the new coronavirus. Image Credit: AFP
    7 of 11
    Copy of AP02_01_2021_000248B-1612239350662
    A visitor walks down a staircase, designed by architect Giuseppe Momo in 1932, as she leaves the Vatican Museums. Image Credit: AP
    8 of 11
    Copy of 452447-01-02-1612239376548
    The Sphere within a sphere by italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro in the Vatican Museum on its reopening day to the public. Image Credit: AFP
    9 of 11
    Copy of 452427-01-02-1612239373874
    The corridor of the Vatican Museum (Musei Vaticani). Image Credit: AFP
    10 of 11
    Copy of 452423-01-02-1612239370808
    View of a corridor of the Vatican Museum (Musei Vaticani) taken on its reopening day. Image Credit: AFP
    11 of 11
    Copy of 452421-01-02-1612239367781
    The museums averaged about 23,000 visitors per day in 2019, said Jatta, who said she hoped to have "a few thousand" daily in weeks ahead. Image Credit: AFP

    Trending

    • Ajay Devgn and Kajol celebrate 22 years of marriage

      Ajay Devgn and Kajol celebrate 22 years of marriage


    • Look: Niagara Falls turns into a winter wonderland

      Look: Niagara Falls turns into a winter wonderland


    • Readers' photos: Weather conditions in UAE

      Readers' photos: Weather conditions in UAE

    Latest In

    • Decoding NASA's secret message on Mars rover parachute


    • Brothers killed in accident on Emirates Road


    • Global Soft Power Index 2021: UAE ranks first in region


    • America's Cup: The oldest trophy in international sport


    • Volcanic Sky lights up Meydan on Gulf News evening


    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Baby & Child
    • Friday
    • Inside Out
    • Watch Time
    • Wheels
    • getthat
    • GN Tech
    • Jobs
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or