Much of the Baroque grandeur of the Eternal City ... In the many different arts he pursued—sculpture, architecture, painting, even playwriting—his works expressed ideas.

However, while the Polish Renaissance (and Mannerism, its declining form) were to a large extent linked to the development of cities, trade and culture, Baroque art and architecture – of the Silver ...

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.