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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…
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…
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…
The Parthenon (Athens)sculptor Ictinos (5th century BC)sculptor Phidias (c. 490 BC-c. 432 BC) Parthenon, temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century bce and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple…