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It’s hard to believe but the man who introduced Renaissance architecture to Milan and High Renaissance architecture to Rome was also a renowned painter. Donato Bramante (1444-1514) is world-famous for being the original designer of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, but like many of his colleagues, he was multi-talented. In this article, we’ll take a …

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The city of Rome is a huge open-air museum full of wonderful landmarks from just about any period in history since antiquity. One of these landmarks is a combination of a Renaissance Building and a Baroque building in the heart of the city. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …

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This is without a doubt one of the most fascinating and most influential structures of the High Renaissance. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about The Tempietto, a building that radically changed architecture in the early 16th century. 1. Its name refers to what it really is The name of …

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The most famous church in the world can be found in Vatican City, the small territory of the Pope within the city of Rome. This enormous structure makes you stand in awe, both on the outside and inside. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about St Peter’s Basilica, one of …

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We all know that Italy is full of fascinating churches with remarkable histories, and this one isn’t any different. The Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, of whose design is partially attributed to Donato Bramante, has a lot of stories to tell as well In this post, we’ll take a closer look at 10 interesting …

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If you ever get a chance to roam around the Vatican Museums, then you’ll certainly come across one of the most amazing staircases in the world. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Bramante Staircase, an absolute masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. 1. It was designed …

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