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1. Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel Michelangelo (1475 - 1564) considered himself a sculptor and not a painter. So he was very reluctant when Pope Julius II wanted him to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. In the end, though, he could not but accept the commission of the pope. It...
2. Visit Italy Before You Die Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe. This is due to its magnificent attractions that combine art, history, technology and society. Its attractions. In terms of economy, Italy is ranked as the seventh largest economy in the world. Ita...
3. Botticelli Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, better known as Sandro Botticelli (March 1, 1444/45 – May 17, 1510) was an Italian painter of the Florentine school during the Early Renaissance (Quattrocento). Less than a hundred years later, this move...
4. Vatican City State - Rome Italy I had the very good fortune to spend almost three years living in Rome and living a few minutes walk from The Vatican. I was studying at the time at the Pontifical Gregorian University. From my term time home the popular attractions of St Peter's Bas...
5. All about Rome The ancient city of Rome is Italy's capital city and home to some world class attractions, not to mention the best pizza and coffee in the world!
6. Top 5 Europe museums Europe Museums are not boring at all. Traveling to Europe isn't just all shopping for those must sought after designer goodies or for tasting the famous mouth-watering dishes each city is known for. Take the time to visit the prized jewels of Europe...
7. Rome, Italy: The must-see sights of Rome Layered with thousands of years of history, the city of Rome is the only place on earth where you can find a church built by Michelangelo built into the ruins of an ancient Roman bath. After centuries of cultural transformations, from ancient times...
8. The Agony And The Ecstasy I read this book for the first time as a teenager and was captivated by Stone's wonderful portrayal of Michelangelo, Italy's famous artist and sculptor. From painting the Sistine Chapel to carving the incomparable David, the book lets the reader feel...