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The Sistine Chapel – Is It Michelangelo’s Greatest Work?

by Jillian Kammer

It was Pope Sixtus IV who commissioned and gave the name to the Sistine Chapel. But it was in 1508 that Pope Julius II gave the chapel worldwide fame when he commissioned the amazing Italian artist Michelangelo to paint the 10,000 square foot ceiling with his creative frescoes.

As you travel to the Sistine Chapel to enjoy that magnificent painting, there is a lot to see in Rome en route. The chapel is not far from the seat of power for the Catholic Church, the Vatican and whether you are Catholic or not, it’s an amazing place to tour. Also not far from the Vatican is St. Peter’s Basilica that houses yet another great Michelangelo painting called “The Pieta”. While you are in St. Peter’s, the amazing dome over the Basilica is also legionary, so see all that you can because you will be talking about it when you get home.

The actual chapel is not that large, at 135 feet wide by 44 feet tall. But it’s what is on the inside that makes all the difference, because the artwork this church holds is the envy of every major museum in the world. A major restoration project that was carried out between 1979 and 1999 was completed to assure that this beautiful chapel will be there for people to enjoy for generations to come.

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Posted in vacations on Sep 29th, 2008, 3:22 am by Jillian Kammer     

Top 2 Zante Resorts

by Mark Ian Nettlemill

Alykanas in Zante

In the north-east of Zante, next to Alykes is the beautiful resort Alykanas. Alykanas is a tranquil resort where holidays are all about chilling out and value the gorgeous scenery and the beautiful beaches! Alykanas has some attractive beaches where the soft sands flow lightly into the shallow waters. The beach isn’t just about relaxing around under the sun though! These beaches present lots of fun, adrenaline-filled watersports that’ll really make your holiday thrilling! Around Alykanas is some of the islands lushest countryside too – so don your walking boots and have an adventure!

Alykanas Villageis possibly the best place to stay on your holiday. Alykanas Village has its own concealed beach so in the mornings you can simply wake up and be on the beach in a few moments! Alykanas Village is in close proximity to to the centre of the resort so you have everything you need on your doorstep – although Alykanas Village caters for all your needs with great facilities and 3 luxury pools! Alykanas has numerous shops and a few bars where you can have a good time in a relaxed atmosphere. The tavernas of Alykanas are well-known for the supremacy of their fresh fish dishes – and the food served at Alykanas Village is great! You’ll will love holidays to Alykanas!

Zakynthos Town, Zante

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Posted in vacations on Sep 28th, 2008, 8:33 am by Andy Stevens     

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by Matt Willis

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Posted in vacations on Sep 28th, 2008, 8:29 am by Matt Willis     

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