西斯廷教堂

这礼拜堂的魅力用不着说，能看到长年仰慕的实际作品，感动的同时，觉得实物果然不同凡响。比如，那幅最后审判实际看大画面的感受还是不一样，看小照片时，有些混混沌沌的感觉，大画面上还是有条理的。这里的画都在相当高的位置，不用说天顶的画，就是侧面的画，靠近看也觉得角度不对，还是距离远一点看才行，要看细节挺够呛，最好带小望远镜。来这里参观的人真不少，与同伴分开的话，找起来有时很困难，最好注意。

因为有米开朗基罗旷世的巨作，您一定要来，什么钱都能省，就是这钱不能省，否则别人问起来，您说不知道，也没看到，他们会笑您的。有时想一想，人们也是很奇怪。不收费的教堂，往往没什么人参观。但收费昂贵的教堂，却是人山人海，不但挤爆了现场，更有不计其数的人，还在场外排队等著进来呢!穹顶上的壁画，确实了不得，仔细欣赏吧!

Unbelievable, truly lost for words. Pre book to avoid the queues and combine with the Vatican Museum.

We spent the day at the Vatican with a private tour guide. It happened to be the second anniversary of the election of Pope Francis and there was a ceremony going to be held in St. Peter's basilica. He prepared us for what we were going to see in the Sistine chapel and explained each of the frescos that were painted by Michaelangelo.Words and/or pictures do not do it justice. This is truly a sight to be seen in person. We stood in the chapel for some time just staring at he ceiling trying to take everything at once.Truly a memorable event.

A true place of wonder! Had a look on our Vatican tour, no speaking or photos allowed! But it's good to stand and take it all in! Truly stunning.

We rented an audio guide and appreciated the frescoes a lot morewhen we learned about the history and given descriptions. Disappointed that a lot of people simply did not have any respect for the place and still took photos and spoke loudly despite the warnings. The guards oftend shouted "shhhh" or "no photos please!",making the experience less solemn. After some time a priest went up to the altar, said a prayer and offered to give blessings to those who had special intentions.

Give yourself plenty of time to browse the corridors and rooms filled with beautiful artworks before reaching the grand finale the Sistine. Take a seat around the wall and lose yourself in Michelangelo's masterpiece.

The Sistine Chapel is one of the attraction on my schedule when I visit Rome. My expectation was rewarded for what I saw inside. The paints are beautifum, and you must find a place at the exit side of the room. From this position the people like to hang in the air, like a 3D effect. Beautiful work.

My only gripe now is that you can't see below the 5 foot line--where there is actually a lot to see. Make sure you have an audio guide for this room, because they yell at you....

This is one of the essential elements of any Vatican City visit. We bought our inclusive skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tickets online at the official website and were so glad we did - the queues at even 09:30 were horrendous but we walked right past everyone and straight in - perfect!We made our way almost directly to the Sistine Chapel, found a seat (there are plenty around the outside walls) and sat silently listening to our audio guide (excellent free Rick Steve's app) as we gazed up at the incredible ceiling. Just brilliant.Quick tip - if you intend to go straight to St Paul's Basilica from here, a great shortcut is to go through the 'guided tour only' exit in the far right-hand back corner of the chapel ;-)

I have seen this chapel so many times in films and documentaries. Nothing will prepare you for actually seeing it in person. So glad we came out of season. Can't imagine being such a small place with 100s of other people.Take your time to take in the contradictions you see in the paintings on the ceiling. The sybils on one side, saints on the other. It is well worth having a guide to explain all the hidden stories in the artistry. When we arrived at the Vatican we didn't expect to see such a huge queue in February. There are lots of companies offering queue jumping tickets with their tours..... save your money. Go straight to the information office on the left hand side of the square buy your tickets for the Vatican museum and sit in chapel here. They do a tour also. Once inside the siting there is a door at the bottom right of the room. This will lead you down to St Peters Basilica.

From the minute you walk in it's like there is this energy, this overwhelming about of emotions that come into play that words just cannot describe. I cannot tell you how amazing it was except by telling you that from walking in I commenced to cry for absolutely no reason. I left, and I just had this feeling to go back, so I turned back around and walked right back in. I'm stunning and just beyond anything you could ever dream of. To just be able to go there way such an amazing experience in itself. I'm glad I could live to say I went here. There is no additional charge to get inside, it is included with your admission ticket. I would def. plan on staying there for a good amount of time. Make sure you take your time!

Once you see the ceiling and the wall behind the altar, you'll understand why people have been marveling at the artwork since it first debuted. I could go on and on about the art, and you could look at photos from books (or travelers, who dared take a photo here, where it is FORBIDDEN and ENFORCED), but, nothing, and I mean nothing, prepares you when you walk in to the Sistine Chapel.I've been 3-4 times, and I've found that the best way to see it is to pay a little extra (one of the guided tours) that specifically allows entrance before The Vatican Museums open, or after they are closed. That way, you have the place to yourself and about 20 other people. Otherwise, it's packed to capacity, and you're so overwhelmed with people and the artwork, you probably won't get a chance to grab one of the few seats available on the benches along the wall, and you'll miss so much.

You can't visit Rome without visiting the Cappella Sistina. It's one of the most unforgettable painted chapel in the world. Where the Pope is elected. Is included in the Vatican Museum ticket (8€).

This should be the most beautiful place built by the human being. Miserere Mei Deus by Allegri was played during the Holly Week (Wed & Fri) in the Sistine Chapel, 13 candles lit representing Jesus and the apostles, the powerful effect of the music and the place was such that the Pope (Urbanus VIII) prohibited the representation in any other place but in the Sistine Chapel. You find yourself walking toward the place and then, after passing a door you see a huge room with a high ceiling. You recognize the paintings and then the wall behind you is The Last Judgement. It's such excitement that you only can turn yourself around trying to absorb in a glance all the place. You should be quiet and photos and video are prohibited. There are some seats along the walls where you can be there while admiring the place. The place is crowed so look for a place to seat to contemplate the paintings. One recommendation is to bring a book to guide you through the paintings, also doing a bit of reading ahead to catch the details.