This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.

However, while the Polish Renaissance (and Mannerism, its declining form) were to a large extent linked to the development of cities, trade and culture, Baroque art and architecture – of the Silver ...

Palazzo Zimara just reopened as an exquisitely restored boutique hotel near Lecce, Italy, with 16 rooms, two restaurants, and ...

The 17th century saw a wealth of Polish Baroque developments, most prominently in architecture. With family and religion seen as cornerstones of life, Poles became invested in erecting plush palaces ...

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medieval churches and faded Baroque buildings. Francesco Lastrucci for The New York Times See eclectic art in a palace Palazzo Butera is Palermo’s most exciting cultural newcomer, located next ...

More than 200 historic buildings, all in the region's characteristic pink stone, reflect the town's architectural history, revealing a masterly and eclectic blend of the medieval spirit with ...

The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications.