An outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church brings with it an incredible collection of art and architecture.

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During the four years he spent painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo executed hundreds of preparatory drawings, ...

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In Munich the art scene is second to none, and the beer stein and pretzel is undoubtedly a gastronomic match made in heaven.

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Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...