marble bust of Cosimo de Medici ... A few details—unsmoothed caliper marks on the cheeks, one wing of the Medusa head on Cosimo’s armor —seemed unfinished. Otherwise the statue was in ...

When our business-class flight touched down in Istanbul at first light, we awoke to a pleasant welcome of cool weather.

Below the building's curved arches are dozens of sculptures (notable ones include Giambologna's Rape of the Sabines and a statue of Perseo holding ... and the intricate marble statues on its ...

And don’t miss an authentic lunch at Medusa Restaurant in the charming ... Many of the ancient statues now in museums were birthed from the marble quarry nearby. Did you know Mykonos tops ...

[See also: Neighbourhood watch: where the super-rich really live in London] Magnificent neo-classical beasts designed by Damian Hirst leap from the walls (the Medusa’s tattoos ... heritage with ...

Some to look out for are the 500-year-old Fountain of Neptune, Perseus with the head of Medusa and Michelangelo’s David (which ... Once inside, make sure to see the local marble that adorns the nave ...

For those familiar with ancient Greek mythology, Medusa is one of its most enigmatic and complex figures. Her captivating and ...

Before spilling into a towering three-story atrium with a grand planter centerpiece filled with pink lilies and marguerite ...