Sistine Chapel
Catholic church · Città del Vaticano
00120 Vatican City
Highlights
Michelangelo's painted ceiling, a pinnacle cultural experience
Michelangelo's painted ceiling, a pinnacle cultural experience
"I noted that Adventures by Disney includes private tours of the Sistine Chapel as part of itineraries designed to showcase the heart of the destination, offering a more intimate, curated experience with local cultural experts." - Mary Helen Law
"The iconic chapel famed for its Michelangelo-decorated ceiling is held up as a pinnacle cultural experience, and the author explicitly equates having a memorable dinner with seeing this masterpiece, suggesting that a great meal can be as important and lasting an experience as visiting this celebrated artistic site." - Jaya Saxena
"A chapel in the Vatican, renowned for Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' and Renaissance frescoes on the ceiling." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Touching the sublime at the Sistine Chapel Painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling are considered some of the finest art ever produced. These religious paintings include nine scenes from the Book of Genesis, of which The Creation of Adam is undoubtedly the most iconic. By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Contributor"
"Touching the sublime at the Sistine Chapel Painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling are considered some of the finest art ever produced. These religious paintings include nine scenes from the Book of Genesis, of which The Creation of Adam is undoubtedly the most iconic. By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Contributor"
