As Norwegians like reminding it, their 100-percent wood Stave Churches are Norway’s unique contribution to the world heritage. How much do you know about them?
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Let Rubens guide you in his hometown of Antwerp
What better way to discover Antwerp than to follow in the footsteps of its greatest master, Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)! Admire his artwork, visit his house, meet his friends and discover the places he frequented during the Golden Age of the harbour city on the Scheldt River.
In the footsteps of the rock artists of the Drakensberg [South Africa]
Admire this precious open-air museum created by the San people, the first nation of South Africa.
Visit Claude Monet’s finest masterpiece [Giverny & more]
Dive into Claude Monet’s universe with a visit of his beloved garden that set the stage for the master’s most famous paintings!
Decoding the great Flemish Primitive Jan van Eyck [Bruges & Ghent]
Everything you need to know to appreciate Van Eyck’s paintings in Ghent & Bruges…
Lucca: your ultimate guide [2 to 5 days]
Text: Claire LessiauPhotographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Lucca is this kind of city. The more time you spend here, the longer you want to stay. Yes, the picturesque walled Tuscan city at the foot of the Apennine Mountains and along the Serchio River is touristy. Still it remains an authentic city with a…
The crafts behind the masterpieces of Florence
Text: Claire LessiauPhotographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Florence is the artistic capital of the Renaissance. The Italian city is world famous for its museums and masterpieces by some of the most revered artists of all times. However, the unspoken stories of its craftsmen need to be told. Without them, most of these masterpieces…
The Florence Duomo: 10 fascinating facts about this masterpiece of the Renaissance
World’s fourth largest cathedral is a masterpiece of the Renaissance and dominates the skyline of Florence. 10 things you did not know about it!
In Puccini’s footsteps in & around Lucca [Italy]
Follow the footsteps of the beloved composer Giacomo Puccini in his birth town of Lucca, Tuscany.
How to decode Italy’s best Renaissance museum: the Uffizi [Florence]
This article is a brief selection of some of the masterpieces of the Renaissance that can be admired at the Uffizi – DECODED!
From mountain to statue: the Carrara marble quarries of Italy
The Carrara marble is the best in the world, the one from which Michelangelo sculpted his masterpieces, visiting the quarries himself to find the best piece of marble. Visit this exceptional place in this article!
8 reasons why you should not skip the National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens showcases a very rich collection of Ancient Greek art that is a perfect introduction to any trip to Greece. The richness of the collections (a thorough visit will take you about four hours) and the extent of interesting written information can be overwhelming so we selected some masterpieces for you in this article.
Screaming for Munch in Oslo
Visit Edvard Munch in the Norwegian capital!
A night at the opera in Oslo
Follow us for a night at the opera in Oslo!
Madrid’s top 5 museums!
Your ultimate guide to Madrid’s top museums: what to expect, when to go + secret gems!
The Lázaro Galdiano museum, an off the beaten path jewel of Madrid
Explore the exquisite collection of arts spanning diverse periods in this gem of a museum.
Guernica unravelled
El museo nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid hosts one of world’s most famous paintings: Guernica.
Zeitz Mocaa, the new pride of Cape Town
Discover the Zeitz Mocaa, the largest contemporary art museum in Africa housed in a former grain silo on the waterfront of Cape Town.
Louvre Abu Dhabi unravelled
Discover the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, a unique universal museum.
Decrypting the temple of light, La Sagrada Familia
Decrypt the most iconic building of Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia!
From modernist to modern: Casa Batlló, Barcelona
Decisively the most beautiful house of Barcelona! Casa Batllo.
Meet Darth Vader on La Pedrera, Barcelona
First very criticized, La Pedrera has become one of the most iconic buildings of Barcelona by Gaudí, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau.
Palau Güell, Barcelona
Visit the Palau Güell, a masterpiece of Gaudi in the gothic heart of Barcelona!
A symbol of Catalan pride, the Palau de la Música, Barcelona
Visit the stunning Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, a masterpiece of modernism and Catalan pride!
World’s most beautiful hospital: Sant Pau, Barcelona
Visit the amazing hospital of Sant Pau, an off the beaten path modernist gem in Barcelona!
The Frick Collection, NYC
Discover this collection of paintings by European masters in a domestic interior.
Reviving Cambodia’s pride: Khmer golden silk
Visit this exclusive golden silk farm where the thousand-year-old tradition is brought back to life!
Phare the Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Get ready for this vibrant mixture of drama, dance, circus stunts, live painting and music. Let these Cambodian artists tell you the moving story of their country.
From refugee kid to Cirque du Soleil star
From refugee camp to cirque du Soleil. How drawing classes saved thousands from poverty and abuse.
A craft turned into art: ceramics of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua
Visit the workshop of Don Espinoza, a ceramics artist of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua.
Stories on the walls of Ataco, El Salvador
Walk around the cute village of Ataco on the route of flowers and marvel at the colourful murals. They all tell a story!
The magic of Koke-dera, the temple of moss [Kyoto]
Discover the hidden gem of Kyoto: the temple of moss (Koke-dera), with travel tips and admission details.
The Usuki Stone Buddhas, Kyushu, Japan
Photographs and story of the Usuki Stone Buddhas, Kyushu, Japan.
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