Michelangelo Visits D.C.

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EANAAh Michelangelo Visits D.C. (NAPSA)—An exhibit featuring Michelangelo’s original 18-foot model of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is on exhibit through May 2005 at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. The “Creating St. Peter’s: Architectural Treasures of the Vati- the people behind a masterpiece of Renaissancearchitecture. can” exhibit includes more than 140 original architectural drawings and other artifacts on loan from the Vatican. Tracing the design, construction and evolution of St. Peter’s Basilica, the exhibit tells the story of the generations of artists and popes wholeft their mark onit. Admission to the center is by donation. For group information, call 202-635-5475. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Parking is free. For more information, call 202-635-5400 or visit Www.jp2cc.org.