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The Sistine Chapel is a renowned site of religious and artistic significance within the Vatican. Built from 1473 to 1481 and famous for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo, it hosts papal conclaves.

The first interior decorations date back to 1481. According to the official site, Pietro Perugino -- a well-known artist of the time and mentor to another well-known artist, Rafael -- was the ...

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