Stretching 120m in length with its walls
covered entirely in 16th century maps of various Italian
city states, principalities, and islands, the Gallery of the Maps
is one of the most spectacular spaces in the Vatican Museums.
About the Podcast
This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy’s role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.