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Saorge in the Alpes-Maritimes: one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Beautiful Villages of France to the richness of its religious heritage. The Saorge Monastery, a former convent of the Franciscans, is a jewel of the Baroque period. Built overlooking the village between 1660 and 1680, it is now classified as a Historical Monument. Its terrace offers a breathtaking ...

24
Mar
2014

Madrid: monuments and places to see

ar, you can start with a visit to the famous Plaza Mayor, inaugurated in 1620, and continue with the Royal Palace, whose architecture is a mixture of Baroque and Classicism. You can also see the Cathedral of the Almudena that faces it. In the city center, don't miss the Colegiata de San Isidro, a ...

23
Feb
2009

Vienna: visit the capital of Austria

. It is famous for its operas and ballets, but also for its museums and its café culture. It has long been considered the capital of classical and baroque music. Many world-famous composers have performed here for centuries, including Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

20
Apr
2009

Christmas in New York: A Magical Journey

charming creations race through a magical recreation of the city, featuring over 190 replicas of NYC's iconic landmarks. Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche at the Met Fifth Avenue November 21 - January 7, Upper East Side, Manhattan The Christmas tree and Neapolitan Baroque crèche at the ...

13
Dec
2010

Malta: 5 good reasons to choose this destination.

ted by red telephone booths, which remind us of the time of British domination. The St. John's Co-Cathedral will dazzle you with the richness of its Baroque interior: be sure to admire its extraordinary pavement, painted ceilings, and the unique painting in the world signed by Caravaggio. You can a ...

21
Nov
2011

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 5 things to do on site

urch, rebuilt in the middle of the 17th century. Simple on the outside, this church is exceptional for the richness of its interior decoration in the Baroque style. Be surprised by the impressive altarpiece that adorns the nave and come admire the 222 angel figures that form a unique ensemble in Fr ...

30
June
2010

Entrevaux: one of the most beautiful villages in France in Haute Provence.

The Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral: This Gothic cathedral, built between 1610 and 1627, is distinguished by its crenelated bell tower. It has a baroque interior decoration. - The citadel and fortifications (classified as historical monuments). - The Olive Oil Mill, which is the only one still ...

11
Aug
2010

What to do in Milan?

in Milan has an amazing view. It is the third largest church in Christendom. 3500 statues as well as 135 spires adorn the marble structure. With its Baroque and neo-Gothic facade, its five bronze doors each carved by a different artist, it is hardly surprising that it took more than 500 years to co ...

06
Mar
2013

Holidays in France: 5 destinations to go to the mountains in summer

orts and fun activities: hiking, cycling or even climbing and via ferrata. In addition to these outdoor activities, this valley is known for its many baroque churches and for its cheeses, the most famous representatives of which are the Tomme de Savoie and the Beaufort AOC. Surfing on the tren ...

26
May
2021

Getaria in the Spanish Basque Country: 5 must-sees

(San Roke Kaleko Etxe Gotikoak). The only exception is the Larrumbide House (Larrunbide Etxea), whose facade overlooks San Roque Street stands out for its Baroque style! Finally, if you want to see typical fishermen's houses, brightly coloured with wooden balconies, you must go to Elkano Street. ...

10
June
2021

Serbia: discover Novi Sad European Capital of Culture 2022

tdoor activities. In this relaxing place, you can practice Hiking and mountain biking. You can also visit no less than 17 Orthodox monasteries of Baroque and Serbian-Byzantine style. See this post on Instagram A publication shared by ??udnovatost? (@signposts_travel_putoka ...

03
Sep
2021

Flowers: the new Biennial of Arts blossoms in Nice this summer

September 11, 2022. The Palais Lascaris in Old nice hosts two exhibitions as part of the Flowers Biennial: - From June 11, 2022 to January 9, 2023, the baroque palace is giving carte blanche to Nice artist Eve Pietruschi for her Artemisia exhibition. The artist has sown floral creations in t ...

13
June
2022

Timisoara: 5 good reasons to visit this Romanian city.

n of ancient buildings in the country. The architecture of the Cetate, Iosefin, Elisabetin, and Fabric neighborhoods, where the influence of Viennese Baroque is clearly perceptible, has earned this city the nickname "Little Romanian Vienna". The historical capital of the Banat province is also known ...

29
Mar
2023

Valentine's Day in Vienna: 5 Romantic and Unusual Experiences

e a kiss at the Belvedere Museum. For art-loving couples, a visit to the Belvedere Museum is a must on Valentine's Day in Vienna. Not only does this Baroque palace feature one of the most exquisite collections of Austrian art, but it also houses a legendary painting: Gustav Klimt's The Kiss! This f ...

09
Feb
2024