Sistine Chapel Ceiling Book

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, t…
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The chapel's fame lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate its interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment, both by Michelangelo.
  • Location: Vatican City
  • Completed: 1508
  • Length: 40.9 metres (134 ft)
  • District: Diocese of Rome
  • Leadership: Francis
  • Year consecrated: 15 August 1483
  • Architect(s): Baccio Pontelli, Giovanni de Dolci

Streetside

Bird's Eye

Nearby

  • Shop Sistine Chapel Ceiling Book | Books At Amazon

    https://www.amazon.com › Shop › sistine chapel ceiling book
    AdChoose From a Wide Range Of Art & Photography Books, Available At Amazon. Order Today! Get Deals and Low Prices On Sistine Chapel Ceiling Book At Amazon
    Site visitors: Over 1M in the past month
Data from: en.wikipedia.org