The Roman Empire, once the dominant force in the Western world, built structures that have withstood the ravages of time for ...

ROME — For centuries, historians and architecture critics have been embarrassed by buildings like San Giorgio in Velabro. The exterior of the medieval church is inoffensive enough: trim portico ...

The ancient Roman architect Vitruvius defined the principles of strength, utility, and beauty with his monumental work, 'De ...

How the arch evolved Beginning a new column on the history of architecture and buildings. We start with the Pantheon in Rome and the importance of its dome. Updated - February 22, 2024 05:05 pm IST ...

The MAXXI museum of contemporary art and architecture in Rome has captured the prestigious Stirling Prize for architecture this year. Designed by London-based Zaha Hadid, the building was lauded ...