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Bookmark or Share- Sistine Chapel - WikipediaThe 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. Originally known as the Cappella Magna ('Great Chapel'), it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and ...
- Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel - the story behind it all - RomewiseMichelangelo and the Sistine Chapel - Find out the secrets and stories behind the artist and some of the most stunning works of Renaissance art in the world!
- Sistine Chapel - Opening hours, tickets and how to get thereRegarded 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.
- 7 Things You May Not Know About the Sistine ChapelThe Sistine Chapel ceiling, a series of frescoes painted by Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo, stands as one of the greatest works of art in world history.
- Sistine Chapel | History, Paintings, & Facts | BritannicaSistine 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.
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