Rome’s lesser-known ‘other Sistine Chapel’ is a frenzy of opulence
The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City, and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t ...
Sydney Morning Herald6 天
No Michelangelo, but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive
Entering the Sistine Chapel is an exercise in wonder. It is swathed in art, seemingly no expense spared, and there’s barely a soul inside to detract from the visual onslaught. To anyone who has ...
BBC2 年
Nine things you might not know about the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo was just five years old in 1480 when Pope Sixtus IV commissioned the building of the Sistine Chapel. The chapel was part of a glorification of the Vatican carried out by Sixtus.
BBC1 年
Five amazing ceilings from around the world
When it comes to ceilings, the Sistine Chapel tends to grab the headlines. Michelangelo's incredible artwork is world-renowned, and rightly so, but it’s not the only beautiful ceiling around.
Romeing6 天
9 Things to Know Before Visiting the Vatican
How to avoid lines at the Vatican? Can you visit the Sistine Chapel on its own? Discover essential tips for visiting the ...
Indiatimes21 天
A day in the world’s smallest country: What to see inside Vatican City
The highlight is the Sistine Chapel, with its legendary frescoes painted by Michelangelo, including the iconic Creation of Adam.