Nestled amidst the vibrant streets of Barcelona, La Pedrera-Casa Milà stands as a beacon of architectural ingenuity, conceived by the visionary Antoni Gaudí. Within its undulating facade lies a world of artistic wonder and structural innovation, inviting visitors to embark on a captivating exploration of Gaudí’s creative genius, among the myriad wonders housed...
I love it when the city has large parks. And you will find many of them in Warsaw, Poland. Most of them are also full of amazing historical monuments, buildings and of course old trees. I spent hours strolling around Warsaw’s Lazienki Krolewskie on a few occasions. Warsaw’s Lazienki Krolewskie Warsaw’s Lazienki Krolewskie Warsaw’s Lazienki Krolewskie Lazienki...
The Principality of Monaco is a small, mountainous country on the northern coast of France. It has been an independent state since 1297 and ruled by the same family since 1602. Since I was in Nice, France for a few days, I took a local train to Monaco, which only takes about 20min or so. It was a beautiful and sunny day, perfect for exploring this tiny yet rich in...
Every time I was in Barcelona, the long lineups to get tickets to enter La Sagrada Familia discouraged me from visiting it. On this specific trip, I was there with my mother who made a point of visiting it as she had never been there and was very interested in seeing it in person. So I bought reserved tickets online which gave us a window between 11 am and noon for...
Berlin’s art scene exploded after the wall came down and I was lucky to get a glimpse into some of it while visiting the city. Stumbled on Tacheles by simply wandering around the city and it was a real discovery where I ended up spending a couple of hours exploring all the floors, different studios and even hallways and bathrooms. What an experience! Sadly this...
Istanbul is a charming city with a lot of history and places to explore. One of the more exciting spots is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city—located just 150 meters (490 ft) southwest of the famous Hagia Sophia. Built-in the 6th century during Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. Opened to the public, the Basilica Cistern is a...
There is a lot to see and explore in Berlin, but since the Reichstag Building is one of the most visited attractions in Germany, I had to go and see it. As it stands today, after the reconstruction, which was completed in 1999, the building houses the Bundestag (German federal parliament). It’s open to visitors, and it is worth going to the rooftop where there...
A short ride on Vaporetto (Venetian public waterbus) will get you to the island of Murano, which is renowned for its long tradition of glass-making. I spent an afternoon walking around the island, visiting many galleries, shops and museums dedicated to its famous product. It’s a charming island, a less crowded part of Venice. Here are a few photographs which were...
The Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, also known as the Sagrada Família, is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by the Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And as much as it is an impressive building from the outside, the interior...
On the way to Capri, one must spend a day or two in Naples as there is plenty to see. Galleria Umberto I is one of those sights; it was built between 1887 and 1891 and was the cornerstone in the decades-long rebuilding of Naples. Designed by Emanuele Rocco, who employed modern architectural elements reminiscent of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. The...