The most famous piece of art is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican, which was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. Italy also produced other great artists like Leon Battista Alberti and Leonardo da Vinci.
The Coliseum in Rome
Ancient Roman amphitheater The Colosseum was erected by Roman emperors in 72-80 AD. Once upon a time the Coliseum hosted gladiator fights and whole sea battles. Now the Colosseum is a symbol of Rome, which annually examines hundreds of thousands of tourists.
