Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome

Name: Sistine Chapel ceiling
Address: Rome, Italy

#255 among attractions in Rome

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The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. The ceiling is that of the Sistine Chapel, the large papal chapel built within the Vatican between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV, for whom the chapel is named. It was painted at the commission of Pope Julius II. The chapel is the location for papal conclaves and many other important services. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°54'10"N, 12°27'15"E

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Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Sistine Chapel ceiling – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vatican Museums, Borgia Apartments, St. Peter's Basilica, Apostolic Palace.

~780 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
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~80 ftNE
Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling
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~670 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sistine Chapel ceiling?

Nearby attractions include Sistine Chapel, Rome (1 min walk), Cappella Paolina, Rome (1 min walk), Sala Regia, Rome (1 min walk), Scala Regia, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Sistine Chapel ceiling by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sistine Chapel ceiling:

Bus

Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro • Lines: 190F, 34, 46, 64, 881, 916, 916F, 98, 982, n15, n20, n5 (5 min walk)
Aurelia/Bonifacio VIII • Lines: 34, 46, n5 (6 min walk)

Train

Vatican City (6 min walk)
Roma San Pietro (12 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (8 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (14 min walk)

Metro

Cipro • Lines: A (12 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (19 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (27 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (35 min walk)