Baroque Style

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

Listen to pearls of classical music as you sit below the exquisitely painted 17th-century fresco ceiling. The varied program of solo and ensemble pieces is presented daily at 1 pm and lasts approximately 60 minutes. The program presents works by the great baroque composers, Bach and Vivaldi; the champions of the classical style, Mozart and Beethoven; and the great 19th-century Czech composers, Dvořák and Smetana.

Experience Český Krumlov, a charming medieval town in South Bohemia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site will captivate you with its fairytale atmosphere. Your guide will take you on a walk through the historic center, where you'll see beautiful buildings from the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque eras, once owned by powerful noble families. You can visit the castle, the second largest in the Czech Republic (tickets are not including, available on-site). You have also free time.

Travel by deluxe coach to the resort town of Engelberg (Angel Mountain). You'll have time to wander around this pretty mountain village on your own – make sure you don't miss the Baroque-style monastery that houses the largest organ in Switzerland.

Visit the amazing valley of Noto, cradle of the late Sicilian baroque style and UNESCO world heritage. Travel to the Suth East of SIcily and stop at Noto, Modica and Ragusa. Visit the oldest chocolate factory of Sicily and have a free tasting.

Join me on a self-guided GPS audio tour that’ll open your eyes to the full range of Philadelphia’s architecture, spanning every American style from the 1850s to the present. One of the richest periods artistically, it was also one of the wealthiest. Mark Twain called these years the “Gilded Age” because America’s economy boomed and vast fortunes were rapidly made. Gilded Age styles like Second Empire Baroque, High Victorian Gothic and Romanesque all compete for your attention on this tour. The styles they gave way to as we entered the 20th century are eye catching too, like Beaux Arts, Art Deco, and International Style. Then from the 1970s we enter the Postmodern era, where almost anything goes architecturally – and that’s where we still find ourselves today. Along the way, I’ll tell you plenty of interesting but not strictly architectural stories about Philadelphia and its buildings too.

Let's visit together the wonderful Art & Nature of Lecce, noticed as the Capital of Baroque. Lecce is a fascinating town that you will always remember for the luxurious private palaces, with their courtyards and gardens, that we will admire inside, as well as for the precious symbols represented on the facade of many of the magnificent churches, that I will describe you. Passing together through its hidden streets, we will explore the labyrinthine old town, feeling the air of "slow life", typical of southern Italy, enjoying the authentic atmosphere of everyday life. We will discover together the amazing collection of sacred art, visiting the most ancient workshops of ceramic and papier-mache. Of course, you could not miss tasting the best local food like "puccia" (local bread with vegetables), or "pasticciotto" (sweet with custards), in one of the most traditional pastry shops in the town that I will suggest to you!

Discover the beautiful town of Noto, the 'stone garden' of Sicily and Unesco's world heritage due to its impressive baroque architecture. Join this small-group walking tour and discover this enchanting small town in the province of Syracuse unknown to most of the visitors until a few years ago, when it was reborn after a catastrophic event. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and the guide will tell you about the history, the baroque art in Sicily, but also about Sicilian life-style in the past and today.

The tour the Arab-Norman and Baroque Palermo, is the classic itinerary to learn about the beauties and the main wonders of the historic center of Palermo, the largest in Europe. The tour winds through rich monumental squares, Arab-Norman churches, Baroque churches, on a journey of about 2 km on foot, and lasts about 3 hours.

Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Lecce is located in Apulia the heel of Italy, and is the capital of a land called Salento, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. Tasting of typical pasticciotto

This half-day walking-tour presents two of Vienna’s most outstanding periods, Baroque and Art Nouveau. We skip-the-line to explore the Upper Belvederes refined interior. The Austria Gallery’s highlight is the Kiss by Gustav Klimt – presented among ten other Klimts and works of his contemporaries like Schiele and Kokoschka. Baroque gardens always hide little surprises – lets decipher them. The open spaces of Schwarzenbergplatz and Karlsplatz offer unique vistas spanning periods from the seventeen-hundreds to WWII. An art nouveau signature building itself the Secession holds another Kiss at the end of Klimt’s “illustration” of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. At the end, Naschmarkt invites you to explore Vienna’s culinary diversity or just relax with an al fresco lunch or afternoon snack.

Explore Rome in style and comfort with a guided golf cart tour, starting from Piazza Venezia. This eco-friendly journey takes you through the city’s iconic landmarks and gems. Begin at Piazza Venezia, home to the Altare della Patria, before heading to the Imperial Fora. At the Colosseum, marvel at its immense scale and learn about gladiators and games. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Orange Garden, then visit the Basilica of Santa Sabina. Stop at the Mouth of Truth, a playful photo opportunity, before visiting the Pantheon, famous for its dome. Next, admire the frescoes of the Church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and relax at the Spanish Steps. Visit Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona, featuring Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, and stroll through Campo dei Fiori. Finally, visit Largo di Torre Argentina, the site of Caesar’s assassination, before concluding with a food experience featuring Roman specialties like supplì or pizza.

Don't miss Turin's Baroque architectural gems during your travels to Piedmont. Turin is a charming old Baroque city, which will provide you with a glimpse into the life of the Savoy court. *** The tour is also available for family groups and/or private groups. ***

Discover Lecce, the Florence of the South Italy, with Baroque-style architecture. Lecce is located in Apulia the heel of Italy, and is the capital of a land called Salento, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. Walk through the old town and discover the wonders of Lecce, explore the Duomo square, the cathedral, the church of St. Irene, St.Oronzo square and the remains of the Roman amphitheater. Discover the Basilica of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque and the near Celestine Convent.

Lecce is a noble and elegant city located in Salento, in South of Puglia, and it encloses among the narrow alleys, the churches, the monuments and the palaces, the richness and the prestige of a millenial history. Definitively marked by the Lecce Baroque architecture, the city offers a heritage of incomparable beauty, and that’s the reason why it is called the “Florence of the South”. It is precisely from the 1500s to the 1700s that Lecce lives one of its best moments, when artists and intellectuals made it an important centre of art and culture giving life to a new artistic movement, the Lecce Baroque style, following the baroque taste developed in the rest of Italy. In Salento the Baroque style learns to use the features of the leccese stone, a limestone particularly moldable and solid at the same time, with a golden colour.

Exclusive Rome Caravaggio and Baroque Masterpieces customized private guided tour This private tour provides a way to get close to some of the greatest Baroque artworks in Rome. During this 3-hrs tour, you will discover the artistic side of Rome and see the best of renowned painter Caravaggio’s work. Witness the intriguing technique used by Caravaggio throughout his paintings and the brilliant use he makes of light and shadow. See for yourself the unique history and aesthetics of Baroque art. With this tour, you can maximize your time, enjoying an awesome experience. Our unique Caravaggio in Rome tour itinerary has been designed to give you unparalleled insight into the mind and masterpieces of the art world’s most controversial genius. So join us as we weave our way through the cobbled streets of the Eternal City, visiting four beautiful off-the-beaten-path locations home to some of Caravaggio’s greatest Roman masterpieces. Tour for a family with kids, groups of friends, and couples.

Explore Martina Franca with a licensed guide, in the center of the Itria Valley Highlights: Discover the many palaces in the Baroque and Rococo style Visit a real jewel in a rich landscape of trulli Tasting of typical sweet Bocconotti

Meet your professional Tour guide at Caserta train station and reach the Royal Palace of Caserta. Discover the history of the Royal Palace of Caserta, wanted by the King of Naples Charles of Bourbon, who in competition with the French royals decided to inaugurate a palace that could rival the magnificence of Versailles. The Royal Palace of Caserta is still considered today the last great achievement of the Italian Baroque, resulting in a grandiose complex of 1,200 rooms and 1,742 windows. You will also be able to admire the royal nativity scene, the garden with the famous fountains and basins with English-style spaces, others in Italian style and the impressive interior furnishings.

An incredible Museum that will give you the opportunity to discover the Italian Art History, starting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque style. A real journy through the Italian Art in order to understand the political and religious changes that brought to the different artistic styles. We will discover some of the greatest artists that worked in Rome during the Renaissance and the Baroque Age. Some of the masterpieces of the Museum: – Raphael – "La Fornarina" – El Greco – Ceiling by Pietro da Cortona – Caravaggio – Titian – Filippo Lippi – Guido Reni – Guercino

Thanks to this 3-hour private tour you will be able to discover many of the famous city's squares and monuments that got their present shape during the Renaissance and Baroque.