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La Pieta

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#4 of 47 things to do in Vatican City
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Chapel of the Pieta | Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
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The most beautiful work inside St. Peter's Cathedral is Michelangelo's famous La Pietà, considered by many to be the most moving piece of sculpture ever created.
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Beautiful statue
Like all of Michelangelo’s works, La Pieta is exquisitely carved and moving to see. Definitely worth a visit.
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Date of experience: November 2019
A beautiful piece of sculpture among many beautiful pieces of art!
This was a beautiful, incredibly detailed sculpture crafted by Michelangelo in 1499. It is historic and remarkable for many reasons including being carved from a single piece of marble! It can be clearly seen and photographed behind a protection glass. The need for the glass is…
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Date of experience: October 2019
Very moving experience
When you stand looking at this amazing sculpture you cannot help feeling moved by it. It brings a tear to your eye.
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Date of experience: December 2019
Michelangelo Michelangelo Michelangelo (a bit from far though)
It might be crowded, it might get rough, you definitely will not get close to it, but to see La Pieta was for me a great thing. A masterpiece from a young Michelangelo, La Pieta is definitely worth it.
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Date of experience: October 2019
Beautiful Art Work
This is a beautiful piece of work by Michelangelo in his twenties. It is located on the right side of the entrance of St Peter’s Basilica and is stored in a glass case due to an earlier attack.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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