Church, mosque or temple
St Peter's Basilica
Vatican City, Vatican City
The greatest church of Catholicism, with a soaring Renaissance dome.
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Sistine Chapel
The chapel with Michelangelo's famous ceiling and the Last Judgment.
Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Sistine Chapel matters
The ceiling, painted by Michelangelo in the early sixteenth century, tells scenes from Genesis, including the famous image of the creation of Adam. The Last Judgment covers the altar wall. Photography is not allowed, and silence is requested.
Talking points
- Michelangelo painted the ceiling in the early sixteenth century.
- The Last Judgment fills the end wall.
- Photography is not permitted.
Free to read aloud or adapt in your video. Check facts that matter to you against an official source before you publish.
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