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Sistine Chapel
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| The Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope, in the Vatican City. Its fame rests on its architecture, which evokes Solomon`s Temple of the Old Testament, its decoration, frescoed throughout by the greatest Renaissance artists, including Michelangelo whose ceiling is legendary, and its purpose, as a site of papal religious and functionary activity, notably the conclave, at which a new Pope is selected. |
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Get full information on this Italian historical and artistic wonder. |
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Learn about the construction of this monument and admire its fantastic interior. |
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Learn what to see and read helpful facts for your visit. |
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