Medieval Wall

Jul 25 2011

Categories: Architecture

Templars Properties in Croatia

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The research of templar history in these parts is very difficult because of a lack of preserved documentation and monuments. Despite that, we are able to form an image of their life and organization. This article talks about the templar preceptories in Croatia, and some of the other important properties.

Jul 07 2011

Categories: Cultural History

Templars

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Although the Templars were one of the most chivalric orders, little is known about them. This has contributed to the fact that they disappeared in the Middle Ages. This article gives a short overview of their activities and organization of the order. In next article we shall process Templars properties in Croatia.

Feb 25 2011

Categories: Art of different countries

The Rise and Development of the Byzantine Empire

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Byzantine Empire, one of the longest medieval state formation, had a very specific artistic expression. In the first of several articles which will deal with this topic, we will get acquainted with some of its eminent emperors, buildings whose construction had prompted and art that developed in the Byzantine Empire in the first three centuries of its existence.

Nov 18 2010

Categories: Architecture

St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague

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The catehdral of St. Vitus in Prague is one of the most monumental cathedrals in Central Europe. Although primarily built in gothic style, this cathedral clearly displays a mixture of styles, from gothic, renaissance, baroque to even neo-gothic of the 19th century. The cathedral was finally completed in the 20th century.