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Liliana
September 2, 2019
The absolute highlight of the route through the Vatican museums is a visit to the Sistine Chapel (Capella Sistina). The name is derived from the founder of the chapel, pope Sixtus IV. The impressive ceiling of this 15th-century Sistine Chapel was painted in the 16th century by Michelangelo. It portrays the story of creation, the great flood and other scenes. The side walls are equally beautiful with paintings of the life of Jesus made by Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. The wall behind the alter shows Michelangelo's painting of the ‘Last Judgement’. The Sistine Chapel is mostly known for being the space where the cardinals meet for conclave when electing a new pope. When a new pope is being elected, smoke comes from the chapel's chimney twice a day. White smoke means a new pope has been elected, while black smoke means the cardinals were not yet successful in their mission.
The absolute highlight of the route through the Vatican museums is a visit to the Sistine Chapel (Capella Sistina). The name is derived from the founder of the chapel, pope Sixtus IV. The impressive ceiling of this 15th-century Sistine Chapel was painted in the 16th century by Michelangelo. It portr…
Francesca E Stefano
September 6, 2017
Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving. Said the German writer Goethe. So here it is a good reason to go and see this masterpiece. The official website is www.museivaticani.va
AwesHome
December 9, 2015
The best paint in the world
Marco
December 5, 2015
Today it is the site of the Papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. If you visit the Vatican Museums, don't miss the Sistine Chapel, you can book only one ticket for both!.
Tonia Christiane
October 19, 2015
It's just one of the most wonderful places in the world, for the beauty of his art

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