Capella Sistina

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Commonly known in English as the Sistine Chapel. It is one of the many chapels in Vatican. It is famed for the artiinterior, showcasing the artworks of premier painters like Botticelli, Rossellini and Perugino.

But of all the fine artworks inside the chapel, nothing beats the majestic work of Michaelangelo. Among his materpieces what really took my breath away were the ceilings. Only a genius like him could create something as beautiful and artistic like he did. Considering it is a ceiling! And not a flat one but a ceiling with countours. And despite the irregularities of the form, the picture is still perfect and coherent. Not one disfigured object.

It is truly a work that can only be made by a true genius. Although it was said that Michaelangelo initially declined the commission to paint the chapel because he saw himself more as a sculptor than a painter. Well, good thing he continued it. Or he could have not unlocked his potential within. :)

The line going to the chapel is soooo long. I guess it took us about two hours just lining up to get inside. See the line? It still curves to the right at the end of the block.

This and many sights inside the Vatican takes already a day for sight seeing.