The Sistine Chapel is that rare case when reality not only meets expectations, but also exceeds them. Entering its vaults, you experience a real cultural shock from the realization that you are standing exactly where Popes are elected, and you see masterpieces familiar from childhood from textbooks. Michelangelo's fresco "The Last Judgment" on the altar wall and his painting of the ceiling with the central scene of the "Creation of Adam" make you freeze. It is amazing not only the genius of the idea and the power of the images, but also the physical scale of the work that one person has completed in four years. When you look up, you forget about neck fatigue. The atmosphere inside is solemn and tense. The silence (which the caretakers are trying to maintain, despite the constant hum of the crowd) only enhances the impression. It seems as if the very air is saturated with history and art. The only drawback is the incredible number of people. There is little space, there are always a lot of people, and it is difficult to keep your eyes on the details without being distracted. But this is nothing compared to the feeling of awe that comes when you realize that you are in the epicenter of world art. This is a must-have item in the life of anyone who is interested in culture. Unforgettable.

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Алексей Ростов

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One of the most famous sights of the Christian world. Of course, words cannot convey the beauty and impressions of the wall and ceiling paintings made by such masters as Michelangelo and Botticelli. The chapel is also famous for the fact that a conclave gathers here to elect the pope after the death of the previous pope. We were lucky, we visited the Vatican right before Easter. And besides, this year the Catholic Easter coincided with the Orthodox Easter. This happens once every 25 years. Therefore, everything was very beautifully decorated and prepared for the holy holiday. Many thanks to our guide, otherwise it is very difficult to understand and sort something out, because there are so many people. One of the most beautiful places we visited. Unfortunately, there is only one photo because they are not allowed to take pictures.

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Slan

Level 15 Local Expert

A significant part of the architectural complex of the Vatican, Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the walls and ceiling. A must-have for visiting when traveling to Rome. Epic, but since this is a centuries-old story, the Vatican itself is quite a visited place, there are a lot of people, but it doesn't really interfere with viewing, everything is well organized.

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