Cappella Sistina – The Sistine Chapel – Rome Italy

Cappella Sistina – The Sistine Chapel – Rome Italy
The Sistine Chapel is part of the Vatican Museum and while visiting this holy place there is no talking or photography permitted. Don’t tell Pope Francis. 
Cappella Sistina – The Sistine Chapel – Rome Italy
The famous murals on the ceiling painted in 1508 by Michelangelo. 
Cappella Sistina – The Sistine Chapel – Rome Italy
The Chapel was built in the 1400’s and is still used today for Catholic Mass as well as serving as the venue for the Papal Conclave convened whenever an election for a new Pope is to be held. 
Cappella Sistina – The Sistine Chapel – Rome Italy
The murals tell the stories of the bible. 
Cappella Sistina – The Sistine Chapel – Rome Italy 
Cappella Sistina – The Sistine Chapel – Rome Italy

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