The Italian theorists were trying to disrespect the architecture they were fighting against. Even though it’s unfair and coming from a bad place, it has a little kernel of truth to it.

Tourists can visit Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena), which is a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. It features intricate marble designs, stunning frescoes, and works by Michelangelo and ...

Venice has long captured the imagination of travelers, inspiring visions of intrique and perhaps romance. A lattice-work of ...