Nuns' 300-year-old fresco cover-up undone in Rome villa restoration

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Restorers in Rome have uncovered Renaissance frescoes that were painted over by nuns approximately 300 years ago. The mythological scenes were hidden at the Villa Silvestri Rivaldi until recent work. Advanced laser cleaning techniques were used to reveal the artwork. The restoration aims to allow the public to appreciate the villa's historical legacy. The project has connections to historical figures including Pope Leo XI.

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