Part of Michelangelo's work that adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Italy. Credit: Getty Images It's all in the details. The Sistine Chapel can now be viewed from a whole new ...

1508-1512 – Michelangelo paints the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. February 11, 1929 – The signing of the Lateran Pacts between the Holy See and Italy establishes Vatican City State ...

It’s important to know that in the Vatican – well any church or ancient building in Europe – you must always look at the floor and the ceiling. You’ll be stunned by the elaborate designs.

The Renaissance master, born 550 years ago, pursued various art forms with astonishing vision and relentless drive.

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...