The Pio-Clementine Museum is one of the oldest and most prominent museums in the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. It was founded in 1771 by Pope Clement XIV and is named after him and Pope Pius VI. The museum houses a vast collection of sculptures and ancient art, spanning from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Among the most famous works are the Laocoön Sculpture, the Apollo Belvedere, and the Augustus of Prima Porta Statue. It also contains an extensive collection of Roman busts, sarcophagi, statues of gods and goddesses, as well as a hall dedicated to the history of early Christian art. The museum building itself is an impressive architectural work, with magnificent galleries and rooms adorned with frescoes and ornamental sculptures. Additionally, the museum is located in the Belvedere Palace, which boasts stunning gardens and panoramic views of Vatican City.
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