The Vatican is home to priceless art. The Renaissance was very much alive in Florence, Italy; however artists were commissioned by the clergy and even the pope himself to make masterpieces for the Church. Architects as well like Bernini contributed so much to the rich culture and design of the Vatican. [...]
Vatican City is a city state that came into existence in 1929. It is therefore to be clearly distinguished from the Holy See, which already was in existence for many centuries before that date. [...]
The Sistine Chapel, which is located at the Apostolic Palace, is popular for housing historic items like the paintings created by famous artists such as Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo.
Some of the paintings displayed in the chapel are The Temptation of Christ and the Scenes from the Life of Moses. Other popular paintings featured in this tourist destination are the Last Judgment and the Ancestors of Christ.
[...]Great Britain is a popular tourist destination. It has a fantastic range of attractions for the visitor to enjoy. If your time is limited then you have to be selective about what to see. Here is a list of my top ten favourite places to visit. You would not to try to see them all on one trip but over several visits you will be amply rewarded if you can take in all of these destinations. [...]