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May 9, 2024 · St. Peter’s Basilica, present basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City (an enclave in Rome), begun by Pope Julius II in 1506 and completed in 1615 under Paul V. It is designed as a three-aisled Latin cross with a dome at the crossing, directly above the high altar , which covers the shrine of St. Peter the Apostle .
3 days ago · It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.
May 22, 2024 · The frescoes on the ceiling, collectively known as the Sistine Ceiling, were commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1508 and were painted by Michelangelo in the years from 1508 to 1512. They depict incidents and personages from the Old Testament.
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3 days ago · Pope Julius II (r. 1503–1513) took up arms to recover papal territories lost during his predecessors' reign. In the Age of Exploration, Pope Alexander VI claimed the right to distribute the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal, and his decision was confirmed in the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.
May 21, 2024 · Article. 14/08/2022. The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know. The Sistine Chapel. / Shutterstock. By Joe Bukuras. Boston, Mass., Aug 14, 2022 / 06:47 am (CNA). On August 15, 1483, Pope Sixtus IV consecrated the Sistine Chapel to Our Lady of the Assumption.
2 days ago · During the Renaissance, the Papal territory expanded greatly, notably under Popes Alexander VI and Julius II. The Pope became one of Italy's most important secular rulers as well as the head of the Church, signing treaties with other sovereigns and fighting wars.
May 3, 2024 · Bologna and the Renaissance. Updated on 03 May 2024 From Bologna Welcome. Although Bologna is widely known for its medieval character, it was in fact one of the most historically and artistically important cities of the Italian Renaissance period. The Bentivoglio family and Pope Julius II were the two prime history makers here.
