This Spiral Staircase at the Vatican Museum is Dizzying

This spiral staircase at the Vatican Museum is dizzying. You can’t miss it because this is where you exit after visiting the world’s most amazing museum. And oh boy, you’ve got to look down first before treading down that staircase. It’s an incredibly beautiful wrought iron staircase designed by Giuseppe Momo. And when you’re down there, remember to look up and see how the spiral staircase compliments the glass dome above. This is the most fabulous and grandest way to end your visit to the Vatican Museum.

Bramante Staircase

Though this was not designed by Bramante, his original spiral staircase was the inspiration for this. In fact, the original is also inside the museum but only tourists on special tours are allowed to see it.

Go Down Slowly. Walk down like a beauty queen. Despacito, as they say. 😂 Touch those railings and feel those tiny carved statues in your hands. 

Related: The View from the the Top of St. Peter’s Basilica

This Spiral Staircase at the Vatican Museum is Dizzying

How to SAVE in Rome!

Rome and the Vatican are packed with places to see and history to marvel at. If you’re going to stay there for a few days only, it’s very impossible to squeeze everything you want to see. So, it is wise to do the Hop-on and Hop-Off Bus Pass for 24, 48, and 72 hours! This will save you time and you’ll see the places you’ve been dying to visit and have known of from the pages of history books.

Where to Stay in Rome – Hostel in Rome

Hostel Alessandro Palace and Bar is your best bet in Rome. This hostel exceeded my expectations. The spacious rooms are secured with magnetic key cards and equipped with safe lockers for your valuables. You have to bring your own lock though. If you forgot to bring one, you can always buy one in their vending machine downstairs. They also have a bar that serves your alcohol needs. The staff are friendly and speaks English, too. The area has a lot of cafes, restaurants, and grocery shops. The Roman Colosseum is 30 minutes and the Trevi Fountain is 20 minutes walk from here. But, most of all, it’s less than 5 minutes walk to the Rome Central Station. Trains to the airport and to other parts of Italy start and end at this station. You can book your accommodations in Rome through HostelWorld and Booking.com.