Sistine Chapel replica opened in Mexico City

Tuesday, June 14th, 2016

A temporary life-sized replica of the Sistine Chapel has been put up in Mexico City as a private art project.

The replica, which has been approved by the Vatican, is open to the public until June 30.

The replica was created using more than 2.7 million photographs printed on cloth and hung from a metal framework.

The replica includes the frescos of Michelangelo, and sculptures and decorations also adorn the model.

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