A friend sent this tonight, slow on dialup but pretty neat;
http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html
This is a prime example of computer technology .
TO VIEW EVERY PART OF MICHAELANGELO'S MASTERPIECE JUST CLICK
AND DRAG YOUR ARROW IN THE DIRECTION YOU WISH TO SEE.
In the low left, click on the plus (+) to move closer, on the minus (-)
to move away. Choir is thrown in for free. Hold down the left clicker on your mouse
to rotate the picture.
AMAZING. MOVE THE ARROW AND YOU WILL SEE EVERY PART OF THE CHAPEL.
This virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel is incredible. Apparently
done by Villanova at the request of the Vatican , but thought you
would enjoy the quality and a bit of Rome on your computer.
Amazing what can be done with technology.
Thanks for posting! Don't think I'll ever make it over there so the next best thing!