The Palazzo, now used as an exhibition space by Edra, is a lesson in the history of art and design: The whole history.

Rather, the catalyst for the emergence of Baroque buildings was the ongoing tension between the Catholic Church and Protestant Reformers. “The origins of Baroque architecture are often ...

These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation ...

The Theatinerkirche at Munich's central Odeonsplatz shines bright yellow - Bavaria's first baroque church also impresses with its interior. The ocher-yellow facade is one of the most beautiful in ...

Located in Lesser Town (Malá Strana), the St. Nicholas Church (not to be confused with the Church of St. Nicholas in Old Town Square) is well visited for its stunning baroque architecture ...

The roots of Baroque go back to the 1500s, to the turmoil of the Protestant Reformation. People were questioning Europe's most powerful institution -- the Roman Catholic Church. This was big news ...

In Sendlinger Straße in the city center, stands the private church of the Asam brothers, dedicated to St. Nepomuk: absolutely worth a visit when in Munich. Between small stores and noisy cafés ...

The Church of La Concepción, rebuilt in the 18 th century, stands out with its imposing dome and volcanic stone front, making it one of the finest examples of island Baroque. Villafranca del Bierzo ...

Other architectural highlights found within the square include the baroque Church of St. Nicholas and the Church of Our Lady before Týn, instantly recognizable for its two Gothic spires.