The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is a breathtaking showcase of Michelangelo's genius, with its iconic ceiling frescoes that are simply unmissable.
"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"
"City Wonders' Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica tour as the No. 1 experience in the world." - Travel + Leisure Editors