Some of the earliest completed works in the Baroque period were the Church of Gesu, in 1584, and the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica, designed in 1612. As the style took hold, it wasn’t just ...

An architectural masterpiece and emblem of Sicilian Baroque, the golden-hued Noto Cathedral lights up in the sunshine of ...

These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation ...

The provisions of the Council of Trent were adopted in the Commonwealth in 1577, and from then on, churches began to be built according to the new rules. The first Baroque temple built on the ...

invading churches and palaces, before spreading across the rest of Europe. Greatly prized by the ecclesiastic authorities of that time, the Baroque style had the ability to exalt religious ...

The Dreifaltigkeitskirche (Trinity Church) is one of Munich's first baroque style church buildings. Inside, it holds a real highlight. The abbey, completed in 1716 according to the plans of ...

The 435-year-old Baroque-style Malate Church has been recognized by the National Museum for its historic and cultural role Church and government officials seen on April 22 near the belfry of the ...

Throughout Spain, there are charming villages preserving the vibrant heritage of Baroque art. With their sculpted facades, ...

Inaugurated in 1672, this baroque-style church named in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi is best known for the network of catacombs located underneath the chapel. The catacombs contain an ...

However, he innovatively introduced the first cylindrical churches covered by semi-oval domes, showcasing influences from the Rococo style. Aleijadinho is a key figure in Brazilian Baroque ...