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Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
The Ascension Church was built in 1532 on the Kolomenskoye Royal Estate near Moscow to celebrate the birth of the prince who later became Tsar Ivan IV (“the Terrible”). It is one of the earliest examples of the traditional wooden tent church with a stone and brick roof, which had a great influence on the development of Russian church architecture.
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
Built between 1482 and 1533 for the silk trade (hence the name Silk Exchange), this group of buildings has long been a commercial centre. It is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. The magnificent Sala de Contratación (Contract or Trading Hall), in particular, showcases the power and wealth of a major Mediterranean commercial city in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
In 1562, Duke Emmanuel-Philibert of Savoy moved the capital to Turin, where he began a series of massive building projects (continued by his successors) to demonstrate the ruling family’s power. Designed and decorated by the most outstanding architects and artists of the day, this remarkable complex radiates from the Royal Palace in the “Commandment District” of Turin to the surrounding countryside and includes many country residences and hunting lodges.