The Vieille Bourse (Old Stock Exchange) is a historical building located in Lille, France. It is a renowned architectural landmark in Lille and a symbol of the city’s rich history and cultural heritage. The building was constructed between 1652 and 1653 during the Spanish occupation of Lille. King Philip IV of Spain personally gave his …
Renaissance Buildings
This suburban mansion from the early 16th century might not be the most famous building in Rome, but it still houses some of the greatest frescoes in the city. This villa is an amazing Renaissance building that was commissioned by one of the richest people of the Renaissance. He didn’t hold back on spending money …
A fortification that was constructed as a traditional medieval castle in Europe underwent a completed facelift in the 16th century. The castle transformed into one of the most amazing Renaissance buildings in Scandinavia. Its location certainly adds to the magic of this structure, that’s for sure. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most …
Antwerp is the second-largest city in Belgium and a major port city in Europe and has been since the Renaissance emerged in Northern Europe. The city grew in importance when Bruges became disconnected from the North Sea due to the silting-up of the Zwin area. The richness of the architecture in Bruges emphasizes the glory …
One of the most interesting facts about many of the more renowned Renaissance artists in history is that they were multi-talented. We all know that Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a polymath who had a range of talents unmatched by any other human being on the planet, but he wasn’t the only one. Michelangelo was …
One of the most amazing palaces complexes in the world can be found in the city of Granada in southern Spain. The Alhambra is a collection of buildings in a wide variety of architectural styles that started as medieval fortresses. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about the Palace of …
You will hardly find a better place in the world to admire Renaissance architecture than the city described as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence Italy. Now imagine a structure being designed by a man known as the founding father of Renaissance architecture and you can rest assured that the building described in this article …
The first Renaissance buildings were erected in the Italian city of Florence, the capital of the country’s Tuscany Region. This is not surprising because this amazing city is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance. The revival of an interest in classical architecture resulted in a definite move away from Gothic architecture, a style …
One of the most influential Renaissance buildings ever built can be found on top of a hill, overlooking a city in the Veneto region of Italy. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Villa Capra, also known as “Villa La Rotonda,” a magnificent Palladian building that formed the inspiration …
Renaissance architecture emerged in the city of Florence in the 14th century and quickly spread all across Italy. It subsequently spread across Europe and was a dominant architectural style in Spain, France, Germany, England, and even Russia. The stylistic approach of Renaissance architecture was derived from the Gothic Cathedrals that were built all across Europe …