If you ever get a chance to roam around the Vatican Museums, then you’ll certainly come across one of the most amazing staircases in the world. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Bramante Staircase, an absolute masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. 1. It was designed …
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Very few artworks have had such a profound impact on the world of art as this monumental Renaissance sculpture by an Italian polymath. It’s one of the most famous sculptures in the world, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about the Pietà. 1. What is the Pietà? The Pietà literally …
Vatican City is the home of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. This City is a sovereign state and with an area of 44 hectares (110 acres) and just 1,000 inhabitants, it’s the smallest in the world. They do however possess an extremely large art collection that has been amassed by the Popes …