Ugghhhhh I am literally jealous, how I wish I was back in Italy. The Sistine Chapel is a breathtaking sight, and quite frankly, a surreal experience. I had the opportunity to visit this magnificent chapel and I was taken aback by the intricate detailing of the figures, the vibrant colors (thanks to modern conservation techniques) and the sheer magnitude of the fresco. The journey to this chapel was filled with anxiousness and saturated with art. Everywhere I turned there was a statue, painting or tapestry that was straight out of an Art History text. As I traveled through the Vatican, which seemed like a endless maze, my excitement grew. Upon arriving in the chapel I was overwhelmed by the high ceilings and looming fresco overhead. What amazed me was not only the detailed nature of the figures, but also the narrative quality of the fresco. If you ever have an opportunity to visit Rome, the Sistine Chapel is a must see.
Disclaimer: I was fortunate enough to be taken on a private tour of the Vatican, which allowed me to bypass the lines, but if you are traveling on your own prepare to wait in LONG lines. I visited last April and I would say the wait was AT LEAST 3 hours long. Of course it is well worth the wait, but a wait nevertheless.
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