5 Roman Ceilings Better Than the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel ceiling might be a Michelangelo masterpiece, but it's not the only incredible ceiling in Rome. Many people don't know that Rome is replete with equally stunning ceiling art painted during the apex of the Baroque period -- and that are much less crowded than the Sistine Chapel. These are the ones worth the crick in your neck.

By Jessica Stewart, Context Travel
Originally on CNTraveler.com



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