Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250) can be counted among the greatest monarchs spawned by the European Middle Ages. He was King of Sicily and Holy Roman Emperor, but also a crusader and a patr…| - Corvinus -
Opinions about the cathedral of Palermo are quite divided. Some people think that the building is magnificent, and that the mixture of architectural styles presents us with an intriguing summary of…| - Corvinus -
“Signore, fiori?” On my way to the famous church of Santo Spirito in Palermo I was asked that question at least five times: whether I wanted to buy flowers. The question is not that odd, as the chu…| - Corvinus -
The area in Naples where we find the church of Santa Maria del Carmine is bristling with history. The church adjoins the Piazza del Carmine, which is in fact an extension of the larger Piazza del M…| - Corvinus -
“Signore, fiori?” Op weg naar de beroemde kerk van Santo Spirito in Palermo werd mij die vraag wel vijf keer gesteld: of ik bloemen wenste te kopen. De vraag is niet zo gek, want de kerk staat op e…| - Corvinus -
