The reason we couldn't take pictutes is actually secular, not religious. Some years ago Fugi paid to have the paintings cleaned, and they now have copywrite on the images for 25 (I think) years)
The Chapel itself is stunning, and is used as the personal place of prayer for the Pope. Our guide, before we entered, explained the layout of the paintings, and in doing so made me realise how the whole story flowed ... stunning
Just before the Chapel were other frescos painted at the same time as the Chapel



The hall of maps - this is the original 15th century image of Italy

.... the ceiling in the map gallery

A tapestry done at the same time - Jesus Christ rising from the tomb, and scaring away the soldiers

A child's sarcphagus from the 2nd century ... I just love the dog scrating behind an ear










In the gardens


The modern entrance
