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Sistine Chapel's Last Judgment Restored, Visitors Still Welcome

2/2/2026

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The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel is undergoing a restoration after 30 years.
Experts will work for three months to remove particles obscuring colors.
The Vatican says the intervention will restore Michelangelo's chromatic quality.
The chapel will remain open during the restoration, while The Creation of Adam stays on display.
The fresco will be covered by scaffolding, and visitors will view a high-definition reproduction.

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Story summary

The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel is undergoing a restoration after 30 years.
Experts will work for three months to remove particles obscuring colors.
The Vatican says the intervention will restore Michelangelo's chromatic quality.
The chapel will remain open during the restoration, while The Creation of Adam stays on display.
The fresco will be covered by scaffolding, and visitors will view a high-definition reproduction.