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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sistine_ChapelSistine Chapel - Wikipedia

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   The Sistine Chapel (/ ˌ s ɪ s ˈ t iː n ˈ tʃ æ p əl /; 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 ...

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › Sistine-ChapelSistine Chapel | History, Paintings, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · 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.

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4. www.museivaticani.va › content › museivaticaniSistine Chapel - Musei Vaticani

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   Sistine Chapel. The frescoes that we are contemplating here introduce us into the world of the contents of the Revelation. The truths of our faith speak to us here ... Read All. The frescoes that we are contemplating here introduce us into the world of the contents of the Revelation. The truths of our faith speak to us here...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sistine_Chapel_ceilingSistine Chapel ceiling - Wikipedia

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   The Sistine Chapel ceiling (Italian: Soffitto della Cappella Sistina), painted in fresco by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. The Sistine Chapel is the large papal chapel built within the Vatican between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV, for whom the chapel is named.

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7. www.rome.net › sistine-chapelSistine Chapel - Opening hours, tickets and how to get there

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   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.

8. www.vatican.va › various › cappelleSistine Chapel - Virtual Tour - Vatican

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   The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous and visited artworks in the world. Discover its history, its frescoes, its secrets and its curiosities with the official website of the Vatican. You can also enjoy a virtual tour of the chapel and other attractions of the Holy See.

9. www.khanacademy.org › humanities › ap-art-historyCeiling of the Sistine Chapel (article) | Khan Academy

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   To any visitor of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, two features become immediately and undeniably apparent: 1) the ceiling is really high up, and 2) there are a lot of paintings up there. Because of this, the centuries have handed down to us an image of Michelangelo lying on his back, wiping sweat and plaster from his eyes as he toiled away ...