Inside the Sistine Chapel

The sound from the interior of the Sistine Chapel. Every so often a voice declares through a PA "Silenzio" and "Silence", followed by exhortations not to take photos. Each time silence is declared, the noise level dips respectfully, but over the course of the following minutes builds back up in a crescendo of chatter. And so it continues.

UNESCO listing: Vatican City

Recorded by Cities and Memory. 

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage