The Chapel's ceiling is roughly 600 square meters, nearly the size of three tennis courts; a monumental task that Michelangelo painted almost entirely by himself.

Most famous ceiling in the world? Sistine Chapel at Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy Sistine Chapel is the most famous in the world, but all the ceilings there are beautiful.

The Sistine Chapel, nestled deep within Vatican City's guarded walls, is instantly recognized for Michelangelo's artistic masterpiece adorning its ceiling. Yet, its significance extends far beyond ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.