Sistine Chapel- named after Pope Sixtus the VI, Michelangelo completed the chapels ceiling in 4 years. Located in the Vatican City. No photography is allowed.
St. Peter's Basilica- located in Vatican City. Named after St Peter. The current one is the second one. 100 plus tombs including 91 popes are buried here. Bronze canopy that is rumored to be taken from the Parthenon.
Church of San Spirito- located in Florence, Italy. Brunelleschi is the architect. Original building was destroyed in the 13th century.
Florence Cathedral- Located in Florence, Italy. 3rd largest christian church in the world. completed in mid 1500th century. Very unique and interesting bell tower.
El Escorial- Located in Spain. Official residence of the emperor of Spain. Many different buildings inside or around it, Basilica, Palace of Phillip II, Hall of Battles, Pantheon of Kings, Pantheon of Princes.
Tempietto of San Pietro- Located in Rome,Italy. Built in early 16th century. A very small church. Has a round dome. Could be the sight of St Peters crucifixion before it was built.
Wollaton Hall- Located in Nottingham, England. Built in the late 16th century. Architect was Smythson. Was funded by Sir Francis Willoughby. It was a family house where they lived.
Italian Merchant class and merit. A wealthy merchant class developed in Italy. Many believed that merchants deserved power and wealth because of individual merit.
Medici Family- A very powerful banking family. In Italy. Cosimo de Medici was the wealthiest European of his time. He was the dictator of Florence, Italy for 30 years.
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