Roger Federer recently had a vacation in Europe, where he visited the Vatican Museums and opened the door to the Sistine Chapel.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion was in Rome with his family and a couple of friends to celebrate his wife Mirka’s 45th birthday. During their three-day stay, Roger Federer, Mirka and their four children enjoyed the beauty of the Roman spring, took walks in the city center, and dined at the Taverna Trilussa — a restaurant that Federer considers home. Their trip ended with a special visit to the Vatican Museums.
Accompanied by Gianni Crea, a Vatican guide, the Federer family had the entire Vatican Museums to themselves for an exclusive tour. Federer picked up a huge bunch of keys from the key bunker that opened all the doors of the Vatican Museums. He and his wife then opened the doors to various rooms, including the most important one — the Sistine Chapel.
The sight of Michelangelo’s majestic frescoes in the Sistine Chapel was a special moment for Mirka, who was reportedly moved to tears. The exclusive tour ended on the Terrazza del Nicchione, which offers a unique view of the dome of St. Peter’s.
