Vatican Museums
Experts uncovering gilded glory of Hercules statue
Scaffolding in a niche of the Vatican Museums' Round Hall conceal from view the work of restorers who are removing centuries of grime from the largest known bronze statue of the ancient world: The gilded Hercules Mastai Righetti.
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Vatican experts uncovering gilded glory of Hercules statue struck by lightning
Scaffolding in a niche of the Vatican Museums' Round Hall conceal from view the work of restorers who are removing centuries of grime from the largest known bronze statue of the ancient world: the gilded Hercules Mastai Righetti.
Vatican, Greece ink deal for ‘donation’ of Parthenon Marbles
The Vatican and Greece were finalizing a deal Tuesday for the return of three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon that have been in the collection of the Vatican Museums for two centuries, the latest case of a Western museum bowing to demands for restitution.
Italy is Preparing to Gradually Open it's Tourist Sites
The Colosseum in Rome opens to tourists at the end of May. One of the largest landmarks in the world will be accessible to visitors under strict security measures that are currently being prepared.
Exhibition on architect Plečnik moves from Vatican to Ljubljana
Opening on Thursday and running until 24 November in Ljubljana, the exhibition, entitled Plečnik and the Sacred, is one of the most important projects promoting Slovenian culture this year.
Sistine chapel dazzles after technological makeover
High above the altar in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, the halo around Jesus Christ's head in Michelangelo's famous frescoes shines with a brighter glow, thanks to a revolutionary new lighting system.
Michelangelo works under protection
A new air conditioning and lighting system in the Sistine Chapel will protect the priceless Michelangelo frescoes, which receive damage from visitors
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