Carriage Pavilion

Why go

The vehicles make changes in papal travel and public ceremony tangible. Ornate carriages speak to an older mode of representation, while later machines show a different practical era. Seeing them together gives this pavilion a clear narrative that differs from the Vatican Museums’ dominant runs of painting, sculpture and antiquities.

What to look for

• Ceremonial papal carriages are on display.
• Later vehicles continue the transport story.

Useful to know

• Compare an older carriage with a later vehicle to see the shift in use.

Your next visit

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