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The Vatican will mark the 400th anniversary of St Peter’s Basilica with new booking apps, expanded visitor access and a custom font inspired by Michelangelo’s handwriting.<\/p>\n
The initiatives were unveiled on Monday by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of the Basilica, ahead of the upcoming milestone on 18 November.<\/p>\n
The projects, designed to bridge the church’s Renaissance history with the digital age, aim to enhance the experience for the\u00a0thousands of pilgrims and tourists who visit the site daily.<\/p>\n
The current St Peter\u2019s Basilica was consecrated by Pope Urban VIII on 18 November 1626, exactly 1,300 years after the original Constantinian basilica was dedicated.<\/p>\n
As the four-century mark approaches, the Fabbrica di San Pietro – the office charged with the building’s administration and upkeep – is expanding the basilica’s “mission of welcome” through a partnership with major tech and energy firms.<\/p>\n
In a unique cultural tribute, the Vatican announced a collaboration with Microsoft and Studio Gusto to create a new digital font called ‘Michelangelus’.<\/p>\n
The typeface is modelled directly after the handwriting of Michelangelo Buonarroti, the basilica\u2019s most famous architect.<\/p>\n
This font will be integrated into Microsoft Office, allowing the Renaissance master\u2019s aesthetic to be used in modern digital communication.<\/p>\n
The partnership also includes a new multilingual app will provide real-time information and spiritual content, including real-time AI-assisted translations accessible by smartphone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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