Sistine Chapel closed to visitors

Old Mar 5th, 2013, 11:41 AM
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Sistine Chapel closed to visitors

Starting this afternoon, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to visitors as they begin preparation for the forthcoming Conclave to elect a new Pope. The Borgia Rooms (where cardinals take their midday meals) and exhibition of modern religious art that adjoins the chapel will also be closed until further notice.
Otherwise the Vatican Museums are expected to remain open throughout the Conclave, though closure of some of the sections at short notice is possible. Guided visit to the Vatican Gardens has been suspended since Feb 25th.
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Old Mar 5th, 2013, 11:47 AM
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Thanks for posting!
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Interesting info, Alec. Too bad for those visiting Rome at this time....
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Does anyone know when the Sistine Chapel is expected to re-open to visitors?
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Watch for the white smoke
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Possibly a few days after the election of the new Pope.
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Sistine Chapel will be closed indefinitely due to SEQUESTRATION!
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