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Extraordinary painted tomb discovered in Tarquinia’s Etruscan necropolis in Italy

A painted chamber tomb from the mid-5th century BCE was discovered in the Monterozzi Necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy. The tomb, which was first detected in late 2022 but only recently announced, reveals vibrant wall frescoes depicting scenes of dance and a workshop of artisans...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/02/pai

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Amazing Ceiling Art of the Sistine Chapel

Visiting the Sistine Chapel is an awe-inspiring experience that combines art, history, and spirituality in one of the Vatican's most treasured spaces. Here's how you might experience it:

fineartamerica.com/featured/am

#SistineChapel #FineArt #masterpiece #Michelangelo #frescoes #vatican #rome #museum #fineart #photography #travel #travelphotography

#Cologne's smallest #RomanesqueChurch, St. Maria in Lyskirchen, is a hidden gem with a rich #history and artistic heritage. From its #medieval #frescoes to its symbolic #Schiffermadonna, the church offers visitors a glimpse into the city's past. Here is a summary of a recent visit:

🌍 fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_

#Tenerife priest apologises for ordering 300-year-old #frescoes to be painted over - theguardian.com/world/2024/mar "Héctor Lunar says he had no idea frescoes were protected and ‘we’re now in hands of God’ as experts see if they can be saved" at least he seems contrite...

The Guardian · Tenerife priest apologises for ordering 300-year-old frescoes to be painted overBy Sam Jones