Sagrada Familia and the genius of Gaudi
Not all the photos, descriptions and guidebook texts could prepare me for the wonder of Sagrada Familia, the most famous … Continue reading Sagrada Familia and the genius of Gaudi
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Splendid Sevilla, pt. 2: A Palace of Sun and Lace
After leaving the monumental Catedral de Sevilla, we continued our tour of the city with a visit to another magnificent … Continue reading Splendid Sevilla, pt. 2: A Palace of Sun and Lace
Splendid Sevilla, pt. 1: A Warm Welcome and a Town-Within-a-Town
I expected so much from Sevilla – it is one of those towns whose name alone is so laden … Continue reading Splendid Sevilla, pt. 1: A Warm Welcome and a Town-Within-a-Town
Baroque grandeur of the Palace of Caserta
Prior to the visit to the Palace of Caserta, I felt a bit conflicted, expecting at the same time a … Continue reading Baroque grandeur of the Palace of Caserta
What Naples is not
I don’t think I have ever visited a city that people have such drastically polar opinions about as Naples: for … Continue reading What Naples is not
Mont Saint Michel: A Wonder of Nature and Human Skill
It is a wonder of nature and human skill that attracts more than three million visitors each year. Recognised by … Continue reading Mont Saint Michel: A Wonder of Nature and Human Skill
Monet, Giverny and thinking that creativity is contagious
There are certain names in history that are irretrievably connected with certain places. Michelangelo and Rome, Joyce and Dublin, Fitzgerald … Continue reading Monet, Giverny and thinking that creativity is contagious
