The Jacquemart André Museum is the epitome of what passion for Art is. Edouard André et Nélie Jacquemart dedicated their lives and fortune to create a grandiose, yet intimate, setting for their collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative art. A house full of wonders and masterpieces! ... Read the Post
The Jacquemart-André Museum, a love story for art
The Carmo Convent in Lisbon – a beautiful ruin full of surprises
The Carmo Convent or the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is located in central Lisbon, just above the Santa Justa elevator, which provides an easy access, almost stair free! In my various trips to Lisbon, I had walked by the church portal & red door numerous times. Enjoying the ... Read the Post
Exploring the Roman past of Trier, Germany
The Romans have left their marks all over Europe and beyond. Bridges, aqueducts, arenas, roads, triumphal arches, temples and basilica transformed into catholic churches and of course theaters. Roman architecture is everywhere, 2000 years or so later. It's impressive. It's sometimes hard to ... Read the Post
Thinks to know about the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin
The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin is located a short walk from the Brandenburg Gate and is amongst the top things to do in Berlin. There are a few things you should know before going. The creation of the Memorial In 1999, the German Federal Parliament approved the design of American ... Read the Post
A Royal Saltworks at Arc et Senans
Who would have guessed that to produce salt in the 18th century, such a magnificent complex was required?! Certainly not me! Note: there are affiliated links down below. Amazon links for books about the Saltworks that you might enjoy if you want to know more. If you decide to purchase one of ... Read the Post
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao – one of the treasures of Spain
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is an architectural masterpiece. Let me tell you a bit more about it and show you how gorgeous it is. Note: This post includes affiliated links. If you decide to purchase one of the books listed or book a room via Booking, I may get a small commission at no extra cost ... Read the Post
The treasures of the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine in Paris
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is a museum which holds a collection of plaster reproductions of French monuments, mainly gothic churches and cathedrals but also modern and contemporary architectural models. Seeing reproductions of a cathedral portal might not sound so interesting to ... Read the Post
Stockholm Metro Art: the most beautiful stations and more
If you are intending to visit Stockholm, there is one place you must go and surprisingly in a city so beautiful, it is underground... Yes you should take the subway, to admire the Stockholm Metro Art. Rainy days can be a blessing!! Note: This post include an affiliated link down below as I found ... Read the Post
Visit the Vasa Museum and learn the terrible fate of the most beautiful Swedish ship
When in Stockholm, visiting the Vasa Museum is usually high on people's agenda. It wasn't on mine as I thought it might be just another touristy attraction. I can't believe how wrong I was! Let me show you why... On the 10 August 1628, the Vasa Ship sailed forth on her maiden ... Read the Post
The Hospices of Beaune, a hospital like you’ve never seen!
You never thought visiting a Hospital could be interesting? Me neither! But when in the heart of the Burgundy region in France, and specifically in Beaune, you really can't miss the opportunity. You go there to take pictures of the magnificent tiled roof and you end up wondering what it was like to ... Read the Post
Visiting the Idrija Museum in Slovenia: 500 years of Mercury history
Idrija is about an hour drive from Ljubljana and his home to the second largest mercury mine in the World. Come along for to discover the Idrija Museum which will tell you all about mercury mining... Mercury and mercury mining isn't the most common topic for a museum. Admittedly, ... Read the Post
The Clos Lucé: Leonardo da Vinci Museum on the Loire Valley
The Château of Clos Lucé, formerly known as the Château de Cloux is, today, best known for having hosted Leonardo da Vinci, when he stayed in France from 1516 to his death, in 1519. Located in Amboise, in the Loire Valley, the Clos Lucé, is a little gem which you shouldn't miss if you are in this ... Read the Post
The Château of Clos Lucé is a gorgeous 15th century manor located in Amboise, in the Loire Valley. It is today a museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci who spent his last years there. Come along for a visit...
