Never before or later in Polish architecture did the wealth of forms and details take on such a spectacular scale as in the Baroque era, when temples and palaces were designed with exceptional panache ...

Dramatic and ornamental – but with a distinctly Sarmatian flair – the baroque became a prominent style in Polish culture between the early 17th and mid-18th century. Its roots lay in the traditions of ...

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 second episode begins with Naomi and Ludwig in an ornate church where they explore the music of the Baroque era, including the composers Bach, Vivaldi and Handel. Naomi: The style of music ...

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.

Kutná Hora developed as a result of the exploitation of the silver mines. In the 14th century it became a royal city endowed with monuments that symbolized its prosperity. The Church of St Barbara, a ...