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The Chora Church, known today as the Kariye Museum, stands as a testament to the artistic and theological brilliance of the Late Byzantine period. Nestled in Istanbul, this former church is adorned with mosaics and frescoes that not only showcase…
In the middle of Lima’s modern skyline, where high-rise buildings and bustling streets dominate the landscape, stands an unexpected archaeological treasure: Huaca Pucllana. This adobe pyramid, built over 1,500 years ago, serves as a fascinating testament to the pre-Columbian civilizations…
Villa Arianna at Stabiae: An Archaeological and Artistic Treasure Villa Arianna, an ancient Roman villa located in Stabiae (modern-day Castellammare di Stabia, Italy), stands as a testament to the opulence and artistic sophistication of the Roman elite. Overlooking the Bay…
The intimate spaces that inspired a modern master The Allure of Italy in Twombly’s Artistic Journey Cy Twombly, an American artist renowned for his abstract expressionist works, found profound inspiration in Italy’s rich cultural tapestry. The country’s classical heritage, Mediterranean…
These 11 small streets of terraced houses are laid out like potato beds running between the old ramparts of Østre Anlæg park and Sortedam Lake. After some of the lakes were dammed up in the 1700s, potatoes were grown here…
Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur website Architecture NEW EXTENSION BUILDING OF ARCHITECTS BAROZZI/VEIGA In 2011, architects were invited to submit proposals for an international architectural design competition. It was won by the architecture firm Estudio Barozzi/Veiga from Barcelona. The clear-cut form of the impressive…
How amazing is this architecture? Almost like an Escher drawing coming to life. Tadao Ando designed Awaji Yumebutai as a way to restore the injured landscape, celebrating nature and life after the tragedy of 1995 Awaji Island earthquake. It’s a…
In the Chateau d’Angers in Angers, France, hangs one of the world’s oldest vestiges of medieval woven art: the Apocalypse Tapestry. Commissioned in 1373 CE, by Louis I of Anjou, this staggering masterpiece is the longest wall hanging ever to…
Address: Piazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Founded: 1471 Hours: Thursday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Friday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Saturday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Monday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Architect: Michelangelo Phone: +39 06 0608 Director: Claudio Parisi Presicce Province: Metropolitan City of Rome Capital The historical seat of…
An architectural masterpiece that remains a cherished family retreat In the late 1960s, a cosmopolitan New York couple with a passion for art was vacationing along the Côte d’Azur when a spontaneous house-hunting trip led them to a home unlike…
Georgia O’Keeffe photographed at her home in Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA (c.1970s). In 1945, O’Keeffe purchased a home in Abiquiú, a small village with a more sustainable water supply, allowing her to cultivate a garden. This home became her primary…
After being forced to close due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, Houston’s Rothko Chapel has an official reopening date. From December 17 through December 22 and from December 24 through January 5, the chapel will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There…