Baroque Architecture

Elements of the Baroque style are found throughout Europe.In Italy, the Baroque style is reflected in opulent and dramatic churches with irregular shapes and extravagant ornamentation. In France, the highly ornamented Baroque style combines with Classical restraint.Russian aristocrats were impressed by Versailles in France, and incorporated Baroque ideas in the building of St. Petersburg.

Italy - Berninis St. Peters

Inside St. Peters

France - Palace of Versailles Louis XIV

Court of Versailles

Palace of VersaillesOutside: Neo-ClassicalInside: BaroqueHall of Mirrors - center of designGilded moldingsPaintingsGreatness, opulenceControl in all designsi.e. GardensShowed man controlled nature (Greek ideas)

Fountain of Versailles

Versailles - Hall of Mirrors

Versailles - Gardens

Herrenchiemsee - King Ludwig

This is Bavarian King Ludwig's II largest castle.

The king decided to make a replica of Versailles,

but only managed to build the central portion before funds ran out.

What exists is very impressive, with French gardens,

a big hall of mirrors,

and a state room

where classical concerts

are held.

This palace is located on

an island named

"Herreninsel"

in the lovely lake Chiemsee.