Widely regarded as one of the most important architectural achievements of the Baroque era, the Church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza in Rome stands out for its bold juxtaposition of geometric shapes, its ...

Palazzo Madama in Italy combines a medieval fortress with baroque elegance. Its back side shows defensive towers, while the ...

pt. 1. Period of transition and the early Baroque, circa 1600-circa 1625. Rome : Sixtus V to Paul V (1585-1621) -- Caravaggio -- The Carracci -- Caravaggio's followers and the Carracci school in Rome ...

Naples, Italy — The ticket taker on the train from Rome had to shout to get my attention. I was staring out the window, iPod cranked up high, the divine voice of Cecilia Bartoli pouring Baroque soap ...

Murano chandeliers, 32 mirrors, 21 consoles, 29 statues, 12 columns and 6 tapestries. It’s a fairly good deal for a house.

Thanks in part to the “White Lotus effect“ (the country featured in season two of the hit show), Sicily has become increasingly popular with travellers over the past few years. As the largest ...