There is a sizeable Spanish city where a baroque cathedral faces a distinctly modern town hall, students fill the terraces ...

Travelers rave about the Ljubljana Old Town region, saying it offers a perfect blend of old and new. Though many suggest a ...

JUST like her 54-year-old mum, my daughter Lola likes the finer things in life. So instead of backpacking around Europe like ...

Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel opens in Puglia's historic centre, offering 48 rooms, rooftop views and access to Salento's beaches.

Storied 45-year old San Francisco Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale kicks off its latest season Thu/23 in SF and Fri/24 in Berkeley with one of its typical rare gems: A semi-staged ...

Is there anything more stylish than a classic strand of freshwater pearls? Maybe! At least, the baroque pearl necklace has been making a convincing case lately. There’s just something so deeply ...

Qilou Old Street in Haikou, Hainan province, is a cultural haven that beckons locals and tourists alike. With its ancient ...

The Charles Bridge connects Old Town ( Staré Mesto) and Lesser Town ( Malá Strana ). Visitors come here to soak up the ...

Pro-Vatican Baroque featured big canvases, dramatic statues, and exuberant architecture. After a century of religious wars, pro-Vatican Baroque art featured big canvases, dramatic statues, exuberant ...

The Gothic Age was famed for its towering churches filled with glorious stained-glass windows. The Gothic Age was famed for its towering churches filled with colorful light shining through glorious ...