Discovering the Vatican Museums

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Arts Documentary hosted by Alberto Angela, published by Centro Televisivo Vaticano in 2015 - English, French, Italian, Spanish Multilanguage narration

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Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, has been the Pope’s official residence for nearly a century. During this journey through the past, the present and the future, you will first discover the Vatican’s symbols: St. Peter’s, the largest basilica in the world, and the Necropolis; the treasures of the Holy See, such as the Apostolic Vatican library; and the Secret Archives. Then you will take a special tour dedicated to the Vatican Museums, which host the richest existing art collection in the world, and an interesting look at daily life in the Vatican, including the important role of those charged with protecting it: the Swiss Guards and the Gendarmes. Alberto Angela, an excellent narrator, leads you in the discovery and understanding of places and artworks of timeless beauty. Part 1: The Sistine Chapel - The Masterpiece of Michelangelo Part 2: The golden age of the Renaissance - The rooms of Raffaello Part 3: The armony of the classical art - The Laocoon and other statues Part 4: The fascination of ancient art - The Egyptians and the Etruscans Part 5: The Architecture - From Papal residence to Museum of our time Part 6: Modern and contemporary art - Van Gogh, Dali and Matisse