Wheelchairs in Vatican Museum
May 4th, 2005, 05:49 AM
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Wheelchairs in Vatican Museum
Does anybody know if the Vatican Museum has wheelchairs for rent at the entrance? This is for a person that doesn't use a wheelchair normally but has severe knee problems and has trouble walking long distances( as in the loooong corridors of the Vatican museum). I have been several times to the Vatican museum but I don't recall even seeing people on wheelchair.
Any info would be appreciated!
Any info would be appreciated!
May 4th, 2005, 05:57 AM
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I just accessed their website and they do have wheelchairs available. Their site is http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm
May 4th, 2005, 09:26 AM
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Yes, wheelchairs are available. We obtained one at the entrance, did have to wait a little bit for it to be brought around to the door. On the website it indicates that it is possible to reseve in advance - this may decrease the waiting time. Once inside there was no problem, with staff providing directions and access to elevators between floors.
May 4th, 2005, 05:07 PM
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Thank You so much for the info!
Smackmo, I had tried the website but obviously didn't know where to look. Thanks for pointing it out.
Seamus, Thanks you for suggesting the reservation option. It seems like the way to go.
Smackmo, I had tried the website but obviously didn't know where to look. Thanks for pointing it out.
Seamus, Thanks you for suggesting the reservation option. It seems like the way to go.
