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Basilica in Italy is first confirmed building by Vitruvius, the father of architecture. Experts call it the “discovery of the century”

For well over 2,000 years, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio has existed as a kind of myth in the history of architecture and civil engineering. We know him as the “father of architecture,” the author of the ...
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The 5 most beautiful Baroque buildings to see in Italy

From the heart of Rome to the Vatican, Italy is home to some of the finest Baroque creations. Discover five iconic landmarks that celebrate this flamboyant and theatrical style of architecture. Born ...
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Italy has kept its fascist monuments and buildings. The reasons are complex

The fascist origins of this Roman sports center can be seen in its monumental sculpture and architecture. (Sylvia Poggioli/NPR) ROME — Cinema Troisi is an art movie house in central Rome. Its stark, ...
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Italy has kept its fascist monuments and buildings. The reasons are complex

ROME — Cinema Troisi is an art movie house in central Rome. Its stark, white, minimalist façade contrasts with the ornate 19th-century buildings nearby. It was built in the 1930s as the headquarters ...