Michelangelo

Today as a class, we visited the Vatican and we also climbed 448 feet high to the Dome of St. Peter's to get a magnificent view of Rome! Because our class climbed up to the Dome of St. Peter's we got to be extremely close to the inside top of the dome (picture I took to the left)! Being practically at the top of the dome was an amazing experience and only got better from there. After climbing more narrow and curved stairs we were at the top of Rome. The view looking out over the city of Rome was such a beautiful view that could not compare to any pictures! Looking over such a historical city was a much recommended experience!

Michelangelo (1475-1564) has a huge importance in the structure of St. Peter's and the Sistine Chapel. The Dome of St. Peter's (both of the pictures) was designed by Michelangelo, thus never to be finished before his death. He also created a masterpiece called The Last Judgment (picture to the left) for the walls, as well as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo also has a sculpture called Pieta revealing the Virgin Mary holding Jesus in her arms in St. Peter's. Santa Maria sopra Minerva also holds a sculpture designed by Michelangelo, again never finished by him, called Risen Christ. Michelangelo has played a major role in the history of paintings, churches, sculptures, etc. in the beautiful city of Rome!



Links:
"St. Peter's Basilica, Rome." Sacred Sites at Sacred Destinations - Explore sacred sites, religious sites, sacred places. 21 May 2009 .

"The Pieta by Michelangelo." Statue.com | Home and Garden Statues, Fountains, and Statuary. 21 May 2009 .