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Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Straits Times
Sistine Chapel's conclave preparations leave tourists shut out
A view of the roof of the Sistine Chapel, where a chimney for the conclave will be set, at the Vatican, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis VATICAN CITY - It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the Sistine Chapel will not get their fix of its monumental Michelangelo frescoes. "Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave," reads a terse statement on the Vatican Museums' website. The conclave, the secret meeting to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis, starts on May 7, but preparations to host the more than 130 cardinals due to take part take several days. "To come from so far, to not be able to go into one of the major sites is very disappointing," said Leonie Shannon, a 67-year-old tourist from Australia. The chapel's ceilings are adorned with scenes painted between 1508 and 1512 from the Bible's Old and New Testaments. The most famous is "The Creation of Adam", in which God reaches with his finger to touch the outstretched hand of the first man. Michelangelo also painted the awe-inspiring "Last Judgment" on the wall behind the altar, while other Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio decorated its side walls. "This is a truly great work of art that we've studied, so we hoped that we could witness it firsthand," said Guo Feng, one of a group of art students from China. "It's really unfortunate that we can't see it on this trip. It's a big regret for us." But many visitors also acknowledged the extraordinary circumstances that required the closure of the most popular part of the Vatican Museums. "We were a little bit sad (when) we heard the Sistine Chapel was closed, we really wanted to see the 'Creation of (Adam)', right?" said Ahmad Mourad, a visitor from Texas in the U.S. "But we understand the situation and everything." Even without the chapel, the Vatican Museums contain one of the great art collections, stretching from ancient Roman sculptures to 19th- and 20th-century masters such as Van Gogh and Matisse. "(It) would have been amazing to see the Michelangelo, ... I mean, that's stunning. But look, I think we still enjoyed what we saw. There were still many, many, many rooms that we could explore ... But yeah, obviously disappointed," said Australian Sharyn Davis. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Sistine Chapel's conclave preparations leave tourists shut out
By Malgorzata Wojtunik and Leonardo Benassatto VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the Sistine Chapel will not get their fix of its monumental Michelangelo frescoes. "Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave," reads a terse statement on the Vatican Museums' website. The conclave, the secret meeting to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis, starts on May 7, but preparations to host the more than 130 cardinals due to take part take several days. "To come from so far, to not be able to go into one of the major sites is very disappointing," said Leonie Shannon, a 67-year-old tourist from Australia. The chapel's ceilings are adorned with scenes painted between 1508 and 1512 from the Bible's Old and New Testaments. The most famous is "The Creation of Adam", in which God reaches with his finger to touch the outstretched hand of the first man. Michelangelo also painted the awe-inspiring "Last Judgment" on the wall behind the altar, while other Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio decorated its side walls. "This is a truly great work of art that we've studied, so we hoped that we could witness it firsthand," said Guo Feng, one of a group of art students from China. "It's really unfortunate that we can't see it on this trip. It's a big regret for us." But many visitors also acknowledged the extraordinary circumstances that required the closure of the most popular part of the Vatican Museums. "We were a little bit sad (when) we heard the Sistine Chapel was closed, we really wanted to see the 'Creation of (Adam)', right?" said Ahmad Mourad, a visitor from Texas in the U.S. "But we understand the situation and everything." Even without the chapel, the Vatican Museums contain one of the great art collections, stretching from ancient Roman sculptures to 19th- and 20th-century masters such as Van Gogh and Matisse. "(It) would have been amazing to see the Michelangelo, ... I mean, that's stunning. But look, I think we still enjoyed what we saw. There were still many, many, many rooms that we could explore ... But yeah, obviously disappointed," said Australian Sharyn Davis.
Reuters
28-04-2025
- Reuters
Sistine Chapel's conclave preparations leave tourists shut out
A view of the roof of the Sistine Chapel, where a chimney for the conclave will be set, at the Vatican, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab VATICAN CITY, April 28 (Reuters) - It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the Sistine Chapel will not get their fix of its monumental Michelangelo frescoes. "Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave," reads a terse statement on the Vatican Museums' website. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. The conclave, the secret meeting to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis, starts on May 7, but preparations to host the more than 130 cardinals due to take part take several days. "To come from so far, to not be able to go into one of the major sites is very disappointing," said Leonie Shannon, a 67-year-old tourist from Australia. The chapel's ceilings are adorned with scenes painted between 1508 and 1512 from the Bible's Old and New Testaments. The most famous is "The Creation of Adam", in which God reaches with his finger to touch the outstretched hand of the first man. Michelangelo also painted the awe-inspiring "Last Judgment" on the wall behind the altar, while other Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio decorated its side walls. "This is a truly great work of art that we've studied, so we hoped that we could witness it firsthand," said Guo Feng, one of a group of art students from China. "It's really unfortunate that we can't see it on this trip. It's a big regret for us." But many visitors also acknowledged the extraordinary circumstances that required the closure of the most popular part of the Vatican Museums. "We were a little bit sad (when) we heard the Sistine Chapel was closed, we really wanted to see the 'Creation of (Adam)', right?" said Ahmad Mourad, a visitor from Texas in the U.S. "But we understand the situation and everything." Even without the chapel, the Vatican Museums contain one of the great art collections, stretching from ancient Roman sculptures to 19th- and 20th-century masters such as Van Gogh and Matisse. "(It) would have been amazing to see the Michelangelo, ... I mean, that's stunning. But look, I think we still enjoyed what we saw. There were still many, many, many rooms that we could explore ... But yeah, obviously disappointed," said Australian Sharyn Davis. Reporting by Malgorzata Wojtunik and Leonardo Benassatto, writing by Alvise Armellini; Editing by Kevin Liffey Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
Time of India
22-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel
Following the death of Pope Francis , the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel . Below are some facts about the chapel: * Named after Pope Sixtus IV and built from 1473-81, it is 40 metres (131 feet) long, 13 metres (43 feet) wide and 21 metres (69 feet) high, lit on either side by high windows. * Michelangelo was commissioned by Julius II to paint the ceiling frescoes, completed between 1508 and 1512. The frescoes show scenes from the Bible's Old and New Testaments, most famously "The Creation of Adam" in which God reaches with his finger to touch the outstretched hand of the first man. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo * More than 20 years later, Michelangelo was commissioned to paint the awe-inspiring "Last Judgement" on the wall behind the altar, which was unveiled in 1541. * Michelangelo was immediately accused of immorality and obscenity for depicting naked figures in a church. After his death, a law was passed to cover up the offending genitalia with "modesty breeches", which were added by an apprentice. Live Events * The side walls are decorated by other artists, including Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. * From 1980 to 1994 specialists conducted one of the most ambitious art restoration projects in the world, stripping away centuries of accumulated dirt and soot that had darkened the frescoes. The results divided experts and amateurs, with some criticising the dazzling colours as too bright. * The Sistine Chapel was first used for a conclave after the death of Sixtus IV in 1484. A number of conclaves have been held elsewhere, including several in the 19th century at the Quirinale Palace, formerly a summer palace for the popes and now the official residence of the Italian president. * Some 6.8 million people visited the Vatican Museum , which includes the Sistine Chapel, in 2023 - the second most visited museum in the world after the Louvre, according to data site * German writer Goethe once remarked: "Without having seen the Sistine Chapel, one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving".
Perth Now
22-04-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel
FACTS ABOUT THE SISTINE CHAPEL * Named after Pope Sixtus IV and built from 1473-81, it is 40 metres long, 13m wide and 21m high, lit on either side by high windows. * Michelangelo was commissioned by Julius II to paint the ceiling frescoes, completed between 1508 and 1512. The frescoes show scenes from the Bible's Old and New Testaments, most famously "The Creation of Adam" in which God reaches with his finger to touch the outstretched hand of the first man. * More than 20 years later, Michelangelo was commissioned to paint the awe-inspiring "Last Judgement" on the wall behind the altar, which was unveiled in 1541. * Michelangelo was immediately accused of immorality and obscenity for depicting naked figures in a church. After his death, a law was passed to cover up the offending genitalia with "modesty breeches", which were added by an apprentice. * The side walls are decorated by other artists, including Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. * From 1980 to 1994 specialists conducted one of the most ambitious art restoration projects in the world, stripping away centuries of accumulated dirt and soot that had darkened the frescoes. The results divided experts and amateurs, with some criticising the dazzling colours as too bright. * The Sistine Chapel was first used for a conclave after the death of Sixtus IV in 1484. A number of conclaves have been held elsewhere, including several in the 19th century at the Quirinale Palace, formerly a summer palace for the popes and now the official residence of the Italian president. * Some 6.8 million people visited the Vatican Museum, which includes the Sistine Chapel, in 2023 - the second most visited museum in the world after the Louvre, according to data site * German writer Goethe once remarked: "Without having seen the Sistine Chapel, one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving".
