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Another German city with a wealth of history, Augsburg was founded by the Romans back in 15BC. From 1276 it operated as a Free Imperial City until 1803. Built on a legacy of caring and wealthy merchants, Augsburg has many highlights just waiting to be discovered.… Read the rest
Munich is a large city condensed into a small area. While with the old town contains a concentration of Munich highlights to enjoy, there is more to uncover than those which are confined to the cobbled streets of the Alt Stadt.… Read the rest
Radiating from the historic central square of Römerberg, Frankfurt Am Main is a charming city with a lot to offer. Located on an ancient ford (German: furt) of the river Main, its early inhabitants were the Franks of Franconia.… Read the rest
The Städel Museum is an art museum located in Frankfurt, Germany. It is one of the most important and renowned art museums in the country, housing a vast collection of artworks from the Middle Ages through to contemporary art.… Read the rest
The Städel Museum – Old Masters collection is part of the Städel’s art museum and gallery located in Frankfurt, Germany. It is one of the most important and renowned art museums in the country, housing a vast collection of artworks from the Middle Ages through to contemporary art.… Read the rest
The Onufri Museum is a little gem of medieval preserved and restored artwork located within the walls of Berat Castle. The museum is dedicated to the renowned Albanian painter Onufri. It showcases a collection of religious icons and artwork from the 14th to the 20th century.… Read the rest
Most people don’t see Canberra as a tourist destination, but when I was recently asked by a friend for some recommendations for a few days in the the Nation’s Capital, I couldn’t decide where to start. So here are my top picks and advice for discovering Canberra for the first time.… Read the rest
Plovdiv is charming from the get go and given the range of things to see here, it is no wonder it was Europe’s Capital of Culture 2019. On our list of ‘must see’ items are 5 things that no trip to Plovdiv is complete without.… Read the rest
As we arrive at Etar Ethnographic Outdoor Museum, it seems like just a few old huts along a small, albeit picturesque stream. However, as we enter this busy little slice of history, it is clear that it is much more than it seems.… Read the rest
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.
Still, today I am in London and, after a long, long time, have returned to my favorite museum.… Read the rest