For those that love a performance, perhaps no building style is more theatrical than Baroque architecture. “The origins of the word ‘Baroque’ are not entirely clear, but it is generally ...

An architectural masterpiece and emblem of Sicilian Baroque, the golden-hued Noto Cathedral lights up in the sunshine of ...

Polish architecture did not differ significantly from that created in Western Europe. The Golden Age is generally considered the time of the Jagiellonian dynasty, which coincided with the heyday of ...

Throughout Spain, there are charming villages preserving the vibrant heritage of Baroque art. With their sculpted facades, ...

But outside architecture, the Baroque also influenced other cultural disciplines, including music. Baroque styles – including basso continuo – were adopted by Polish musicians, whilst adaptations were ...

In Britain, the Gothic style was revived in the 18th Century, predominantly for churches and university buildings. Baroque architecture is closely entwined with the Counter-Reformation ...

Criterion (i): The Novodevichy Convent is the most outstanding example of the so-called “Moscow Baroque”, which became a fashionable style in the region of Moscow. Apart from its fine architecture and ...

Bring together an array of styles, ranging from the grandeur of Baroque palaces to the innovative ... visitors are drawn to the city for its architectural marvels. Vienna's eventful past is ...