Sistine Chapel Illuminated With LEDs

With millions of visitors each year, the Sistine Chapel is one of the most notorious attractions in Rome. After Milan switched to energy-saving LEDs, Rome’s mayor, Ignazio Marino, announced their capital was next, in order to cut energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions in the Italian capital. He states, We have prepared an innovative operation that will enable 12,000 streets and squares of Rome to be illuminated by 190,000 LED-powered lamps and citizens will be able to see results within the next few weeks.” The city council is estimating this will save up to 55 percent of its annual electrical bill and improved public lighting. By November, they hope to have Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgement’ on the altar and lit up by 7,000 LED lights.

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