What if you could explore European history by studying architectural structures in the Twin Cities? Because architecture is often imitative, structures inspired by Europe—from the Renaissance to the present day—are all around us. Local homes modeled on the timber-and-thatch cottages of the English Renaissance or neo-feudal castles from the Victorian period, and residences that have taken their architectural cues from Spain and the Mediterranean, are just a few of the structures that reflect periods and events of European history. Join instructor Rick Menzel to learn about these local wonders and their inspirational counterparts.
