The arts were a source of pride for both East Germans and Russians, as well as a political tool. East Berlin's cultural reconstruction culminated in the 1955 reopening of the city’s State Opera ...

Here are some interesting facts about Rothenburg: History: Rothenburg was founded in the 10th century and became a free imperial city in the 13th century. Its well-preserved medieval architecture ...

Explore Munich, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany and the capital of Bavaria. Visit its iconic landmarks like Marienplatz, Nymphenburg Palace, Hofbräuhaus brewery, and the famous English ...

Gothic architecture is tall, slender, sleek and elegant. New York-based architect Mark Foster Gage looks at the history of one of the world’s most recognizable architectural styles, and explains ...

German nationalism certainly played a role in how industrialists in St. Louis viewed their home country. The Romanesque came to the Gateway City via a uniquely German import, the Rundbogenstil, which ...

Strictly speaking, Baroque architecture refers to an opulent architectural style born in Italy in the late 16th century. “It’s a very broad term used for European architecture of the 17th and ...

Gothic architecture is tall, slender, sleek and elegant. New York-based architect Mark Foster Gage looks at the history of one of the world’s most recognizable architectural styles, and explains ...