Sistine Chapel - Wikipedia The Sistine Chapel ( ˈ s ɪ s t iː n SIST-een; Latin: Sacellum Sixtinum; Italian: Cappella Sistina [kapˈpɛlla siˈstiːna]) is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City
Sistine Chapel - Musei Vaticani The philanthropists of the Vatican Museums > Sistine Chapel The frescoes that we are contemplating here introduce us into the world of the contents of the Revelation
Sistine Chapel | Ceiling, Painting, Facts | Britannica Sistine Chapel, papal chapel in the Vatican Palace that was erected in 1473–81 by the architect Giovanni dei Dolci for Pope Sixtus IV It is famous for its Renaissance frescoes, the most important of which are the frescoes by Michelangelo on the ceiling and on the west wall behind the altar
Sistine Chapel - Vatican The Sistine Chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, was originally known as the Cappella Magna, which dated to 1377 The chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1477 and 1480
How To Visit the Sistine Chapel: Tickets, Tips Tours - The Roman Guy Michelangelo’s masterpiece is easily the most famous ceiling in the world, and it just happens to be tucked away inside the labyrinthine Vatican Museums But don’t worry We’ve been countless times, and are here to help Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Sistine Chapel in 2025
Guide to the Sistine Chapel: Highlights, Hours, Tickets 2025 The Sistine Chapel, located within the walls of the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, is one of the most iconic and revered sites in the world Famous for its breathtaking frescoes by Michelangelo , the chapel serves both as a place of religious significance and a masterpiece of Renaissance art
Sistine Chapel - Opening hours, tickets and how to get there Regarded as Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) is a jaw-dropping attraction you must see at least once in your lifetime The Sistine Chapel is one of the greatest treasures of the Vatican City, of Rome, and of the world in general
Visit the Sistine Chapel: Michelangelos masterpiece The Sistine Chapel, located inside the Vatican in Rome, is one of the most famous masterpieces of Renaissance art and a symbol of the Catholic Church Its construction began in 1475 under the pontificate of Pope Sixtus IV, from whom it takes its name
Sistine Chapel Tickets – Vatican Museums Guide, Hours Tips - Rome Visit the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City The Sistine Chapel is home to some of the most fascinating frescoes in the world Come join visitors from all four corners of the earth in gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling