Sistine Chapel

The Sistine chapel was built in Vatican, the smallest city in Rome, from 1473 to 1481 by the pope Sixtus IV's orders. However, in 1508, pope Julius II hired Michelangelo, an artist, to decorate the ceiling. After that, in 1536, Michelangelo was called up again to paint the 'Last Judgement'. Lots of praise goes to Michelangelo's ceiling and 'Last Judgement'.

The ceiling was painted from 1508 to 1512. It gave a lot of damage to Michelangelo's back and neck. The central part of the ceiling shows scenes from the Genesis, the bible, and there are paintings of prophets on the both sides.

The 'Last Judgement' was painted from 1536 to 1541. It shows the moment when God judges a man.

Excluding these two well-known paintings, there are much more paintings in the Sistine Chapel. I wish to go there one day. I do believe that it will be a special trip.