Renaissance Architecture
El Escorial: Spain’s Historical and Architectural Gem in Madrid
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama near Madrid, Spain, El Escorial stands as one of the country’s most…
Gardens of Villa d’Este, Tivoli: Renaissance Water Paradise
The story of the gardens at Villa d’Este begins with Ippolito II d’Este (1509–1572), son of Alfonso I d’Este and Lucrezia…
