A 16th-century Baroque Palace in Lecce, Italy, Just Reopened As a Gorgeous Boutique Hotel—and You Have to See Inside
Palazzo Zimara just reopened as an exquisitely restored boutique hotel near Lecce, Italy, with 16 rooms, two restaurants, and ...
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Turin from Above: Stunning Drone Views of a Baroque Wonderland.
Discover the elegance of Turin, Italy, with this breathtaking drone footage that captures the city's stunning baroque architecture, grand squares, and scenic views of the Alps. Soar over the iconic ...
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An Under-The-Radar Baroque Italian City Known As 'Florence Of The South' Is A Honey-Colored Paradise
According To Research The most notable feature of Lecce is that its buildings are predominantly designed with ornate Baroque decoration and architecture — another reason why it's often compared ...
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Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere)
There are actually two palaces here – separated by an ornate 17th-century French-style garden – which some say are among the best examples of Baroque architecture in the world. Formerly home ...
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Five architectural styles you didn’t know you knew
Baroque architecture is closely entwined with the Counter-Reformation, an effort by the Catholic Church to respond to the rising challenge of Protestantism across Europe. Church leaders used ...