The Sistine Chapel is the most valuable exhibit of the Vatican museums and a masterpiece of the Renaissance . It was built in the 15th century by order of the Pope. Initially, it was assumed that there would be a small home-style church used for the needs of the Roman Popes. Today, this place attracts crowds of tourists from all over the world who want to see the outstanding work of Renaissance masters. Conclaves of cardinals are also held here, at which Roman Popes are elected.
Such famous masters of the Renaissance as Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli and Cosimo Rossella took part in the work on the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo and representing a whole cycle of frescoes, is one of the symbols of the Renaissance and the most important heritage of world art.
General view of the Sistine Chapel
In order to get into the Sistine Chapel, you need to buy a ticket to the Vatican Museums and go through the museum collection almost to the end. Already at the exit from the museums, after walking along the long corridors of the internal buildings of the Vatican, you will get here.
The Sistine Chapel is a large hall with a high ceiling, completely painted with bright frescoes. There is no artificial lighting, so the room is in semi-darkness, as light enters here only through a few windows. Also, there are always a lot of people here, so you won’t be able to stand here in peace.
Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
General impression of MashaPasha.com editors from the Sistine Chapel: visiting this attraction was one of our main goals of visiting the Vatican Museums, however, before getting here, we spent more than three hours we walked around the second museum halls, because of which we were very tired and the general impression of the Chapel was spoiled. Therefore, if you want to enjoy this masterpiece to the fullest, go here right away, and do not walk around the halls of the rest of the museum collection. You can always return to the museum from here.
