WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sistine Chapel, papal chapel in the Vatican Palace that was erected in 1473–81 by the architect Giovanni dei Dolci for Pope Sixtus IV (hence its name). It is famous for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo.

Detailed explanation-2: -Michelangelo painted the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel not lying down as sometimes described but standing on an extensive scaffold, reaching up and craning his neck.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sistine Chapel is located inside the Vatican Museums located on the right if we look at St. Peter’s Basilica from St Peter’s Square.