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Vatican Museums
Works  of art in their own right, the Vatican Museums house numerous examples of exquisite artwork. The 500-year-old collection is home to pieces by da Vinci, Caravaggio, and other Italian masters, while elaborate fresco paintings by Michelangelo and Raphael cover the walls. Virtual tours offer enchanting 360-degree views of six major rooms, including the renowned Sistine Chapel. Get up close with the frescoes and learn about the Biblical stories Michelangelo depicted on the ceiling. Explore Raphael's rooms, which are ripe with political propaganda and frescoes that mark the beginning of the high Renaissance. In addition to these Italian works, the Vatican features Egyptian and Etruscan collections, and the missionary museum showcases objects from around the world. If you don't have time to see it all, check out the highlights. It's certainly faster than a trip to Rome. (in Museums and Exhibits) |
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