When it comes to visiting famous venues in Rome, you certainly have a lot of options to choose from. But one of the most famous of all has to be the Sistine Chapel.

Even the name of this chapel sends shivers down your spine. It doesn’t matter what your religious beliefs are; you will want to add this superb destination to your itinerary if you intend to visit Rome for a well deserved break.

The chapel can be found in the Vatican City, which as you will probably know is where the Pope resides. Several famous buildings comprise the Pope’s residence, which is known as the Apostolic Palace. But the Sistine Chapel is perhaps the most famous of them all.

Many famous names are associated with the chapel, not least of which is Michelangelo. Most people will be familiar with the famous painting called the ‘Creation of Adam’, where God brings Adam to life. The forefinger of each touches the other in the most famous and recognisable part of the painting. This adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and in 2011 it will be exactly five hundred years since Michelangelo painted the amazing scene on the ceiling. It is just one of the reasons why a visit to the Sistine Chapel is well worth your time.

If you do intend to visit the chapel you should take heed of the rules that surround such visits. You can book your tickets in advance and indeed this is often the best way to get past the huge queues that can form there. This is after all one of the most popular sights in the whole of Rome, and certainly within the Vatican City.

One of the key things to remember is to dress appropriately for your time in the chapel. You may be wearing shorts every other day in Rome, but they are certainly not going to permit you access to the Sistine Chapel wearing them. Make sure you read up on the rules of attire before you go, so you will not be turned away when you get there. The last thing you want is to miss out on this most amazing sight in Rome.