Conceived in glory, shrouded in mystery, and preserved in art, Vatican City is both the capital of Roman Catholicism and the repository for a marvelous array of Western Civilization's cultural masterpieces. From St. Peter's Square to The Vatican, this program treats the historic city as a living, breathing, and evolving museum in itself, showcasing its priceless treasure through the eyes of popes, poets, artists, and architects that helped to create the intoxicating aura and spiritual lure that draws millions of yearly visitors. Discover the tales behind monumental works such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Pieta, the Apollo Belvedere, Raphael's School for Athens and many others.
V.I.E.W. is proud to add Vatican City: Art & Glory to its expanding collections of travel, art & history DVDs. An indispensable program for travelers, art lovers and history buffs alike, these films are both the ideal start for new travelers en route, the perfect warm reminder of the fond memories from your last trip, and a flawless answer for armchair travelers yearning to see places they've never been. Visit this tiny independent principality within a city in this installment of the comprehensive Museum City Series.