Built in the early 14 th century, after the visit of the illustrious Dante, the Torre Grossa was not only built to be the symbol of the town, but also to function as a watchtower and bell tower.

The finds indicate that the hammam was constructed in the 14th century, likely during the reign of Sultan Murad I, who ruled from 1362 to 1389. This period is known for the consolidation of Ottoman ...

On a visit to the treasure-chest display called “Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350,” a survey of religious art from one of Italy’s major alt-Renaissance art capitals, you’ll find ...

Dating back to the 14th century, the estate also produces olive oil, honey, grappa and balsamic vinegar. So if you want to bring back a few souvenirs, Castello di Verrazzano has you covered ...

Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist. Below the building's curved ...

Ever wished you could go straight to bed after a delicious restaurant meal? Now you can: Sweden's Vyn, India's Naar and Italy ...

A 14th Century Venetian parchment has been restored by a team from the University of Warwick. The document, which had been thought lost for more than 70 years, records the activities of merchants ...

From volcanic eruptions, disease epidemics and storms, to floods and fires, these are the worst natural disasters in Europe's ...

In the 21st century, music became more universal, immediate, and accessible than ever before. On Jan. 1, 2000, the average cost of a CD was about $18, which meant if you wanted to legally own 250 ...

Old buildings, whether from 14th century Italy or 19th century Wisconsin, are something of a means to an end for exploring the nature of time for Lee. “Prefiguration” will combine both of ...

“A lot of the manuals that have been found were written in a book in a house in 14th century Germany or Italy. There’s a sort of treasure hunt aspect to it as well.” As far as safety is ...

The cathedral now begins a year-long exhibition dedicated to the remarkable 14th-century manuscript known as The Red Book of Ossory. The 79-page vellum artefact was a record kept by the 'extraordinary ...