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Sistine Chapel
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Chapel in Vatican City
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity.
Address: 00120 Vatican City
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Mon
Phone: +39 06 6988 4676
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