April 11, 2012

More Human Ingenuity – St Peter’s Basilica: A virtual Tour




 
                                                                        
I wrote about human ingenuity and the age of the internet regarding the Sistine Chapel. 
 Here it is again.
 

Since not many people get the chance to visit either of these places the people who work in the IT industry are to be congratulated for putting together both these sites, thereby enabling others to marvel at these Renaissance wonders.
The Basilica of St Peter's virtual tour is no less amazing than the virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. 
You do not need to be a religious person to appreciate the art or the works of Renaissance giants, such as Michelangelo, to marvel at these achievements!
Take the tour of St Peter’s Basilica – I think it is quite amazing! 
Check out your favourite parts!
1. Apse
2. Altar
5. Nave
7. Pieta
With thanks to Basilica of St Peter Virtual Tour

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