Now, visitors to the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican discover in a new light and a new air conditioning system the beautiful frescoes, including Michelangelo.
After the work carried out over three years, the press was able to discover this new lighting on Wednesday. Some 7000 LED lamps, specially made for the chapel where the cardinals elect the pope, were installed. They plan to light on a part of the frescoes that were previously unenlightened. They have been laboratory tested to ensure they do not the works were damaging. The new air conditioning has also been put in place to protect them. Cameras constantly check the number of people in the chapel to better regulate moisture.
The two new systems are much more energy efficient.
The operation cost about three million euros, including 870,000 from the European Union.
With AFP and ANSA
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