From Gitanablog – Venice a Thing of Beauty then and Now

“ Venice has been called the most beautiful city in the world.  After meandering and savoring it’s many delights and sights for four days, I confess I won’t stand up and challenge that statement….”

From CBS News  -  Now clean, “Door of Paradise” goes to Florence museum

“ An eight-ton gilded bronze door so splendid Michelangelo dubbed it the “Door of Paradise” will be unveiled to the public again after 27 years of restoration work….”

From Travels of Adam – Sending a postcard from the Vatican

“ The afternoon I spent hanging out in the Vatican was nothing short of spectacular. From Michaelangelo’s Pieta which was unbelievably stunning to the majesty of St. Peter’s and the grandiose atmosphere of St. Peter’s Square out front. I didn’t particularly want to love the Vatican City, but it honestly was amazing. And as I was exiting, things got even more…cool.

There was a post office!…”

Tags: Art, italy, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Vatican Tours

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