Sistine Chapel, Vatican City: Photos, Reviews & Location

Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

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#2 of 5 Historical landmarks in Vatican City #5 of 18 Tourist attractions in Vatican City

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.0 km from the center of Vatican City

Rating breakdown

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00120 Vatican City

museivaticani.va

+39 06 6988 4676

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Sistine Chapel?: Sistine Chapel is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 139,133 reviews.
How does Sistine Chapel rank in Vatican City?: Sistine Chapel is #2 of 5 Historical landmarks in Vatican City by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Sistine Chapel located?: 00120 Vatican City — 0.0 km from the center of Vatican City.
How can I contact Sistine Chapel?: Phone: +39 06 6988 4676 · Website: museivaticani.va

Reviews (14)

Just Travelous 2023 Oct 04

A once in a lifetime to visit wonder but a bit overhyped and over packed with tourists even during the off holiday season. Expect huge crowds with no space to move at times and waiting up to two hours if you do not take the booked priority entrance option at a specific time and date.

Gunther Luken 2023 Oct 04

It's amazing what Michael Angelo painted for the church and how long it took, but more amazing it's the message. Now I know why this is such a world heritage site, definitely a bucket list place. Didn't care too much for the museums, not what I was expecting, but this chapel surely is all that it represents

Sam Goldsmith 2023 Oct 01

Very impressive collection of Roman art and antiquities. The museum is much more than the chapel. Advance tickets are a must. Unfortunately the crowds are so dense it makes it hard to stop and enjoy all the wings of the museum. Highly recommend finding a way to visit during off hours or time of the year. I went in late September and it was still jam packed.

Jayan Menon 2023 Sep 27

An amazing architecture along with the paintings will leave your brain freeze. Official residence of the Pope has original painting by Michelangelo on the ceilings. A must visit place in Rome...buy the tickets in advance for skip the line queue and always good to have less than 10 in the group. Reach early at 8.00 am and budget around 4 hrs for the full visit.

Pranay Gandhi 2023 Sep 26

Amazing creation of Michaelangelo - from genius sculptor to genius painter. Takes one's breath away - literally and figuratively!! There is a large crush of people in the room, jostling for a good position to view the ceiling, the security folks trying to keep order - this aspect takes away from one's ability to take in and quietly enjoy the paintings. It gets pretty claustrophobic in there. One is also not allowed to take pictures in the Sistine Chapel! Highly advisable to join a guided tour to visit as the entry time is guaranteed. Otherwise, the very long lines outside can take up half a day for one to be able to even enter the Vatican museum.

Tez Burkey 2023 Sep 24

Totally blown away with the breathtaking paintings and art within the corridors leading to the actual chapel. If you like history and arts this is a master piece of a place. It can get busy and the gardens outside are also remarkable. You can take pics and video leading into the chapel but be warned you will not be able to take pics whilst inside.. totally worth the visit...

Miguel 2023 Sep 10

A bit underwhelming. Maybe because you have to walk past the entire Vatican museum first before you reach the Sistine chapel.

Once there it's very crowded.

It's best to rent an audio guide to really appreciate what you're looking at.

Maryam Klidsar 2023 Sep 09

Vatican is the smallest country in the world, with an area of just 0.44 square kilometers. It is located in Rome, Italy, and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Its flag is the only flag in the world that does not have a horizontal or vertical orientation.
St. Peter's Square is one of the most iconic squares in the world, and it is where the Pope gives his weekly addresses.
St. Peter's Basilica located in Vatican is the largest church in the world by interior volume, and one of the holiest sites in Christendom.
The basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, and its interior is decorated with some of the finest art in the world, including Michelangelo's Pietà.

Ed B-n 2023 Sep 05

Clearly overrated. Busy, hot inside, very crowded, poor lighting. I would not go again. However, the Vatican Museum is a great place to visit on the way to the Sistine chapel. I loved the Egyptian exhibition and the Roman part. Modern art section is the total loss of time and space in my opinion. Overall I would give a 2-3/5 rating.

John Murray 2023 Sep 04

This place is far too splendid not to visit at least once in your lifetime.
I would recommend that you do it while you're fairly young as it takes a lot of energy to walk the entire Vatican

Frank Aguilar 2023 Aug 26

After sweating it out waiting in line for 45 minutes to get past the security check that Everyone has to go through... The actual crowd inside the Basilica was not that bad. With the Not That Bad crowd (some shoulder to shoulder areas), you could take your time to view the beauty of the Sistine Chapel.

Gillian Corker 2023 Aug 04

Extremely hot day. So many visitors. Felt the heat walking through the museums to the Sistine Chapel. Expected a reverent silence but too many tour groups! Didn't spoil the experience too much.

Piuli Basu Roy Chowdhury 2023 Jul 24

Absolutely marvelous. I have always wanted to see the fresco inside Sistine Chapel which was so meticulously done by Michelangelo. We spent some time there appreciating the painting on the ceiling. Photography was however prohibited inside Sistine Chapel and there were guards who were forbidding people to do it.

Book the tickets in advance! Else a very long queue will be waiting.

Deadpool 623 2023 Jun 13

This was the most amazing experience I've ever had. To be able to experience history and my faith all in one spot was an out of this world experience. The sheer beauty of the art, both in the museum and on the ceiling, was something everyone should experience at least once.