Vatican Splendors - From Saint Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Museums and the Swiss GuardExperience 2,000 Years of Vatican Art and History - February 9th 2008 - May 11th 2009
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Relief Carving of a cross and eyesExplore the Splendor

Michelangelo items and works by Bernini, Giotto, and others. Artwork dating back to the third century. From the venerated relics (bone fragments) of Saint Peter to items from the election of Pope Benedict XVI, this exhibit comprises one of the largest Vatican collections ever to tour North America. Many items have never before been on public view. Learn More

Thumbnail image: Bronze Hand-John Paul IIThumbnail image of a BascinetThumbnail Image of a Bust of Angel-GiottoThumbnail image of a statue of Bernini-Saint Peter Thumbnail Image of Mandylion of Edessa

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The Vatican is an independent state located inside the city of Rome covering an area of 17 square miles. It is the home of Pope Benedict XVI, the current head of the Catholic Church worldwide. The Roman Pontiff, who resides at the Vatican, as the successor of Peter, is the perpetual and visible principle and foundation of unity of both the bishops and of the faithful. Learn more about the Vatican
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