Fresco

Furstenzug und Frauenkirche

Frauenkirche is a bucket-list item for anyone even remotely interested in history, and resonates hope.

Krumlov Castle

Krumlov Castle and Garden appears in some of our photos from Cesky Krumlov.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is one of the main tourist attractions in Prague.

Medieval Sky Scrapers in Regensburg

Sky scrapers that were built in the 13th Century are cool.

Neupfarrkirche Regensburg

After returning to Regensburg from Walhalla, we visited Neupfarrkirche, Kollegiatstift unserer Lieben Frau zur alten Kapelle, and St Ulrich.

Wurzburger Dom

If your city (Würzburg) had a Bishop, then you also had a Cathedral.

Wurzburg Residenz

As Würzburg was an ecclesiastical Prince-Bishopric of the Holy Roman Empire, Residenz was home of a Prince-Bishop.

Bamberg Altes Rathaus

We visited the Altes Rathaus in Bamberg.

Nymphenburg

Both outside of Munich to the north-west, Dachau and Nymphenburg pair well together logistically.

Munich Residenz

On MayDay we visited Munich Residenz, home of Wittelsbach.

National Museum of Rome

Palazzo Massimo also contains ancient mosaic and fresco.

Sant Ignazio

Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola is the premier manifestation of the Jesuit affinity for trompe-l'œil, baroque illusionary fresco painting.

Santa Maria Maggiore

Originally built in the 5th Century, Santa Maria Maggiore has the opulence which is characteristic of the four major Vatican Basilicas of Rome.

Vatican Museums

We continued our tour of Vatican Museums in the Renaissance Wing.

Cupola di San Pietro

From the roof of St Peter's Basilica, the view is panoramic.

Basilica di San Pietro

St. Peter's Basilica is the greatest Church in Christendom.

Santa Cecilia and Villa Farnesina

After stopping at a Cafe for Breakfast, we filled up on more art, history, and culture at Basilica Santa Cecilia and Villa Farnesina.

Galleria Doria Pamphilj

Rome's Greatest Palace still under private ownership is a Gallery of the family's private art collection with a tour narrated by the Prince himself.

Saint Peter in Chains

Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli commemorates the Apostle Peter's imprisonment.

Gesu and Sopra Minerva

On our way to see the Pantheon, we swung by Teatro Marcello, Gesu Church, and Sopra Minerva.

Salone dei Cinquecento

We continued our tour of Palazzo Vecchio, viewing the Grand Hall, touring Pope Leo X's Apartments, and then visited the Christmas Market at Piazza Santa Croce.

Palazzo Vecchio Apartments and Terrace

At Palazzo Vecchio we were delighted by the Bust of Macchiavelli, enjoyed the view from the terrace, and were awed by the Hall of Justice.

Uffizi Top Floor

Chronologically, Uffizi begins on the top floor, starting with Medievel and Early-Renaissance Art.

Basilica of Santa Croce

In Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, we visited Baroncelli Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, the Sacristy, and Refectory.

Cupula de Santa Maria del Fiore

It's 463 stairs to the top of Cúpula de Santa María del Fiore, and the view is great.

Oltrarno

We spent the afternoon exploring Oltrarno, including Brancacci Chapel, enjoying the views.

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella is the first large is the first large Basilica in Florence. Right next to the train station, it is also the first Basilica you see upon arriving.

Palazzo Medici and San Marco

We visited Palazzo Medici and San Marco Basillica and Convent in Florence.

Salzburger Dom

Salzburg Cathedral is in the very center of AltStadt, and very Baroque.