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The dome, designed by Michelangelo, of St. Peter's Basilica. I don't have a photo of what has to be Michelangelo's most magnificent achievement within the Vatican campus, the Sistine Chapel. The master's frescoes have been cleaned, a project which took over twenty years, revealing the full vibrancy of Michelangelo's palette. I was utterly transfixed by his altar-piece, The Last Judgement, depsite the press of the crowds thronging the small chambre, and the frequent admonitions of the guards: "Silenzio! No photos!"         Left: St. Peter's Basilica and the Obelisk Above: One of the fountains in St. Peter's Square  Right: The dome of the basilica         Back   Back to index   Next     © 2010 W. Luther Jett. All rights reserved.