Vatican free last Sunday
The Vatican Museums open free of charge on the last Sunday of each month, unless it coincides with Easter or 29 June, with a shorter opening window than a paid day.
Example
The free Sunday is the busiest morning of the month at the Sistine Chapel, so a paid weekday slot is often the better choice for anyone who wants to look rather than pass through.
Sources: museivaticani.va
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