Is Sistine Chapel under scaffolding?
Clear
Yes, it should look like the photo.
The scaffolding in front of Michelangelo's Last Judgment (January to March 2026) has come down. Visits continued throughout.
Current status
- Status
- Clear
- Last checked
- 2 Nov 2026
- Source
- Carpe Diem Tours
Latest visitor photo
No dated visitor photo yet.
Visiting Sistine Chapel
Book skip-the-line entry or a guided visit, and check the official site the week you travel.
Plan the timing
Other landmarks in Rome
Basilica di San ClementeScaffolding went up in January 2026 with short winter closures. We found no report confirming it has come down.Unconfirmed
Altare della Patria (Vittoriano)No works reportedClear
Appian WayNo works reportedClear
Archbasilica of St. John LateranNo works reportedClear
Baths of CaracallaNo works reportedClear
Castel Sant'AngeloNo works reportedClear
Circus MaximusNo works reportedClear
ColosseumOpen. A 2026 restoration rebuilt part of the arena floor on the southern side to show the original layout; it does not hide the exterior.Clear- Column of Marcus AureliusThe laser cleaning in Piazza Colonna was due to finish in early 2026.Clear
- Galleria BorgheseNo works reportedClear
Mouth of TruthNo works reportedClear
Palatine HillNo works reportedClear
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