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Review: The Sistine Chapel

If you're going to visit one gallery in your life, make it this one.
  • Sistine Chapel Vatican City Rome

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Sistine Chapel Vatican City Rome

Look past the hype and the crowds to the art itself—it's spectacular The space Smaller than you'd expect The art Jaw-droppingly beautiful The staff Keen to remind you that photography is banned Best for Seeing Michelangelo's most famous work of art

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