Lennon Wall

Located in Prague is a graffiti filled wall named and dedicated to the famous musician, John Lennon. The Lennon Wall is full of artwork inspired by either Beatles' songs or Lennon quotes and lyrics.  Back in the late 1980's what Prague was still under communist control, the authorities were irritated by the wall and the types of messages that were being written on it, so much so that there were clashes between students and police. The regime of the time did not like the ideas of love and peace to be on display for public viewing.

Greek Orthodox Church

The Greek Orthodox Church is the most practiced religion in Greece. 98% of the Greek population are part of this church. The outside of the Greek cathedrals are not always elaborate as some Catholic cathedrals. The Greek Orthodox churches don't have statues, only paintings and mosaics.

Murano Glass

Murano is the name of an island in Venice. This island  is famous for making glass products. There are sculptures, necklaces, bracelets, paper weights, and even chandeliers. Many different techniques are used to create the different colors and shapes. People have been doing this for centuries.

The Vatican

Vatican City is the world's smallest independent state. The Vatican is home to the Pope, the head of the world's Catholics.  Inside the Vatican are St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums. These places have some of the world's most famous paintings and sculptures.

the world's largest church

the dome of St. Peter's 

Michaelangelo's Pieta

A Swiss guard

paintings on the ceiling of St. Peter's. The most impressive are in the Sistine Chapel, this website has a virtual tour of the chapel, http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html