Baroque architecture is a distinct style that emerged around 1600. As a design style, it developed in part as a response to the Counter-Reformation, reflecting a desire for grandeur and emotional impact.
The style is characterized by its dramatic use of light, shadow, and elaborate ornamentation. Several notable buildings showcase baroque architectural elements, including the Church of Our Lady and the Zwinger.
The Rubenshuis is sometimes associated with this style, though this is subject to debate. Similarly, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Church of Our Lady before Týn have also been suggested as examples, but this classification is contested.
