With its simple white façade, the Brazilian church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks in the historic town of Ouro Preto looks like any church. But once inside the church, decorated in a lavish Baroque style, one journeys to a glorious past. Bright colors, gold, and detailed ornamentation are only a few…
Brazil’s Architecture Merges Traditional European and Indigenous Styles
June 29, 2022
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Mirabell Palace: An Understatement of Symmetry and Simplicity
April 12, 2022
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At more than 400 years old, the historic Mirabell Palace of Salzburg, Austria, has seen destruction and restoration, as a collection of influences and architects shaped it into the impressive structure that it is today. In the early 19th century, the palace was remodeled and restored in the Neoclassical style while the palace’s walls shelter…
The St. Vitus Cathedral of Prague
April 6, 2022
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The St. Vitus Cathedral is located on a hill that overlooks the city of Prague. When construction began in the 14th century, Prague was the third-largest city in the world after Rome and Constantinople. In this grand Gothic cathedral, kings have been crowned, married, and buried, and national treasures have been held. As in the…
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