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   The Sistine Chapel ( / ˌsɪsˈtiːn ˈtʃæpəl /; 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 1481.

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   Pope Sixtus IV ( Italian: Sisto IV; born Francesco della Rovere; 21 July 1414 – 12 August 1484) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 August 1471 to his death, in August 1484. His accomplishments as pope included the construction of the Sistine Chapel and the creation of the Vatican Library.

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   The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. The 15 th century decoration of the walls includes: the false drapes, the Stories of Moses ( south and entrance walls) and of Christ ( north and entrance walls) and the portraits of the ...

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   May 22, 2024 · 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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   Sep 16, 2020 · The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Palace complex in Rome was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV (r. 1474-1481 CE). The building was only completed c. 1481 CE but the development of a massive crack in the ceiling in 1504 CE required a repair job that also offered an opportunity to add yet more artwork to an already impressive art-packed interior.

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   The Sistine Chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, was originally known as the Cappella Magna, which dated to 1377. The chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1477 and 1480. The Pope entrusted the rennovation work to Giovanni de' Dolci and Baccio Pontelli .

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   What did Pope Sixtus IV do?

   • Pope Sixtus IV ( Italian: Sisto IV; born Francesco della Rovere; 21 July 1414 – 12 August 1484) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 August 1471 to his death, in August 1484. His accomplishments as pope included the construction of the Sistine Chapel and the creation of the Vatican Library.

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   Where is the Sistine Chapel located?

   • The Sistine Chapel ( / ˌsɪsˈtiːn ˈtʃæpəl /; 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 1481.

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   How did the Sistine Chapel get its name?

   • The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480.

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   Who built the Sistine Chapel?

   • Sistine Chapel, papal chapel in the Vatican Palace that was erected in 1473–81 by the architect Giovanni dei Dolci for Pope Sixtus IV (hence its name). It is famous for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo. Pope Clement VII commissioned Michelangelo to paint a fresco in the Sistine Chapel in 1534.

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9. www.archeoroma.org › sites › sistine-chapelSistine Chapel in the Vatican: History, Description and Frescoes

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   The Sistine Chapel is among the most visited monuments in the Vatican. Famous for Michelangelo’s frescoes and the extraordinary vault. Location: Vatican City, to the right of St. Peter's Basilica. Built by: Architects Baccio Pontelli and Giovannino de 'Dolci between 1475 AD. and 1481 A.D. What to see: Sistine Chapel ceiling, Universal Judgment.