Capella Sistina

There are no words. Absolutely stunning.

On the ceiling and walls of the chapel are the beautiful works of Michealangelo that took 4 years to complete (1508-1512). This is arguably one of mankind's greatest artistic achievements, depicting various scenes from the Christian bible.

Today, the Sistine chapel is the site of the Papal conclave (where the new Pope is selected).

Fun fact: Michealangelo allegedly preferred sculpting over painting, and had to be coerced by Pope Julius II with a lucrative commission of sculpting 40 massive figures for the Pope's tomb in return for taking on the Sistine chapel.

🌍🛫📝: Rick StevesWeiterlesen