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Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel: the real story

Published 11 days ago • 1 min read

​The Vatican​

THE STORY OF THE SISTINE CHAPEL

This Week:

If you're going to Rome, chances are the Vatican is on your list. And if it is, you're going to want to see the Sistine Chapel.

But do you really know the full story behind it?

Most visitors don't. My page has the full story, plus the things most people miss when they actually visit.

The Last Judgment Is Back

For about a year, the altar wall behind the Sistine Chapel was hidden behind scaffolding. The Vatican was lifting decades of film off Michelangelo's Last Judgment.​

The scaffolding came down on March 26. The colors are vibrant for the first time in decades, and you can finally see what Michelangelo actually painted.

How to See it in Person

Liv Tours is one of our trusted partners and a company I personally vouch for. Their groups stay semi-private and their guides are actual art historians, which in a room this packed makes all the difference between just seeing the chapel and actually experiencing it.

A few options worth a look:

If you're heading to Rome, read the full guide before you go. You'll see things in the chapel you'd otherwise walk right past.

Plan your perfect Rome trip with our recommended experiences and services:

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