The Sistine Chapel (/ ˈsɪstiːn / SIST-een; Latin: Sacellum Sixtinum; Italian: Cappella Sistina [kapˈpɛlla siˈstiːna]) is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope 's official residence in Vatican City.

Apr 29, 2025 · From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

Dec 18, 2025 · 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 …

Using his extraordinary artistic capacities, Michelangelo tried to translate into visible forms the invisible beauty and majesty of God and guided by the words of Genesis he made the Sistine Chapel "the …

May 14, 2025 · The Sistine Chapel, located within the walls of the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, is one of the most iconic and revered sites in the world. Famous for its breathtaking frescoes by …

The Sistine Chapel, located inside the Vatican in Rome, is one of the most famous masterpieces of Renaissance art and a symbol of the Catholic Church. Its construction began in 1475 under the …

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 …

The Sistine Chapel, known as “the Chapel of the Nativity” was commissioned by Pope Sixtus between 1585 and 1587. Domenico Fontana, trusted architect of the Pope, built the largest chapel in Rome at …

The Sistine Chapel, located within Vatican City, is one of the most iconic and revered cultural and religious landmarks in the world.

Jan 1, 2025 · Visiting the Sistine Chapel is one of the best things to do in Rome. Michelangelo’s famous chapel owes its name to Pope Sixtus IV, who commissioned the chapel’s construction in 1473.