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You’ve got an extra three weeks to check out a gorgeous recreation of the Sistine Chapel in Leeds

Due to popular demand.

Sophie Smith - 31st October 2022

The new dates have the exhibition extended until Sunday 20 November 2022.

Following the popularity of the new Sistine Chapel exhibition in Holbeck, Leeds, the Sistine Chapel exhibition has now been extended.

Incase you missed the memo the first time round: a new immersive exhibition has been bringing Leeds to life this autumn, allowing guests to get up close to Michelangelo's masterpiece.

The Sistine Chapel is home to arguably the most awe-inspiring work of art on the planet - and now you've got even longer to set your sights on the recreation.

Previously, people would have to travel to Vatican City to see the collection of intricate paintings that cover the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

The art experience has already travelled to cities including London, Shanghai, Chicago and Berlin, and more recently in neighbouring Greater Manchester.

Now coming to Leeds' Versa Studio Leeds in Holbeck, it gives a life-size perspective of this remarkable feat of artistry.

Michelangelo worked on the Sistine Chapel for six years between 1508 and 1512, using its 8611 sq ft ceiling as a canvas.

The paintings were carefully restored over the course of a decade from 1984, bringing them back to their vivid original colours.

Sections of that ceiling have now been recreated in the exhibition - you can see every brushstroke.

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Visitors can follow an audio guide around the space, learning more about each painstakingly-created masterpiece, all while classical music is piped into the space.

Ticket for adults, or anyone aged over 13 cost £17.00 each whilst children aged 4-12 can grab a ticket at £12.24. There is a reduced rate for students, or NHS workers at £14.67.

All bookings and ticket information is available on the Sistine Chapel Exhibit website.

Featured image: The Manc Group