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1200 Years of Italian Sculpture
This site contains sculptures dating from the Middle Ages to the present.

Arco di Costantino
Built in 315 AD to commemorate the victory of Emperor Constantine of Maxentius.

La Biennale
Don't miss this site of exhibitions on architecture, cinema, music, theatre, and visual arts from Venice.

Bronzi di Riace
View these famous bronze statues, which date back to the 5th century BC.

Cappella Sistina
This contains all of the frescoes located in the Sistine Chapel. This also has a coded master plan of the Chapel so you can locate where each painting resides.

Capri Image Gallery
Great pictures of the beautiful sites located on the island of Capri.

Circus Maximus
Home of the ancient chariot races.

Colosseo
Beautiful panoramic picture of the interior of this ancient colosseum.

Florence Art n'About
A great tour of the beautiful and artistically rich city of Florence.

Fontana delle 99 Cannelle
Find out more about one of the best-known monuments in Abruzzo.

Fontana di Trevi
Legend states if you toss a coin in the fountain you will assure your return to Rome.

Forum of Trajan
This Web exhibition recreates the ancient urban environment of the Forum. You need the Quick Time plug-in to enjoy this site.

Frescoes
View some of the most beautiful and famous frescoes located throughout Italy.

Giotto: The Scrovegni Chapel
The Arena Chapel in Padua is home to the fabulous frescoes by Giotto.

Hercules and Cacus
View the marble statue by Italian sculptor Baccio Bandinelli.

Judith and Holofernes
View this bronze statue created in the 15th century by Donatello.

Last Judgement
Located in the Sistine Chapel is an incredible painting by Michelangelo which includes over 390 figures surrounding Christ.

Last Suppers in Florence
Excellent site, which takes you on a fascinating tour to view the Last Suppers of Florence.

Leaning Tower of Pisa
You are treated to a video sequence view of the Leaning Tower and its surroundings.

Marzocco
Created in the early 15th century this stone statue is one of Donatello's early works.

Pantheon
View this monument, which was built as the temple to Mars and Venus.

Piazza del Campidoglio
A magnificent look at the square designed by Michelangelo.

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
It is an art gallery, which houses paintings from the Venetian and Lombard school, and it is a library which contains many rare manuscripts.

Sassi di Matera
Currently one of 26 Italian sites named to UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Scenes from the Life of Moses
These scenes from the Sistine Chapel include Moses's Journey into Egypt, Scenes from the Life of Moses, Crossing of the Red Sea, and Moses and the Tables of the Law.

Scenes from the Life of Moses
These additional scenes from the Sistine Chapel include the Punishment of Korah, Dathan and Abiram and the Testament and Death of Moses.

Sistine Ceiling
Breath taking images of the frescoes located on the Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo.

Spanish Steps
This gives a brief overview as well as a photo looking down the steps and one looking up the steps.

Tavole Palatine
A photograph of the Palatine Tables located in Metaponto, which is in the Basilicata region.

Temple de Vesta
Home of the Vestal Virgins who guarded the sacred fire of Vesta.

2) David - Michelangleo
3) Pieta' - Michelangelo
5) Sistine Chapel  - Michelangelo
14) Venice
28) St Peter's Basilica, Rome - Bramante
36=) Divine Commedy - Dante
36=) Mona Lisa - Leonardo da Vinci
47) Tosca - Giacomo Puccini

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