# Sistine Chapel Guide

> Plan a Sistine Chapel visit: what to see, when to go, and which ticket or tour is worth it. Independent visitor guide.

## Purpose
Independent visitor guide to Sistine Chapel.

## Site
- URL: https://chapelguide.com
- Landmark: Sistine Chapel
- Catalog: https://chapelguide.com/catalog.json

## Direct answers
- Can you buy a ticket just for the Sistine Chapel? No. The chapel is visited as part of the Vatican Museums route and isn't sold as a separate, standalone ticket.
- Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling? Michelangelo painted the ceiling between 1508 and 1512, and later returned to paint The Last Judgment on the altar wall.
- Is the Sistine Chapel still used for its original purpose? Yes. It remains the site of the papal conclave, the process by which cardinals elect a new pope, as well as other papal ceremonies.
- Is photography allowed in the Sistine Chapel? Photography is generally restricted inside the chapel out of respect for the space and to preserve the frescoes. Confirm current rules on the official Vatican Museums website.

## Pages

## Citation
Independent affiliate visitor guide.