After Villa Torlonia, our next stop was the Coppede District or Quartiere Coppede a whimsical, hidden architectural district located in the Trieste-Salario neighborhood around Piazza Mincio. It’s buildings has a bizarre, theatrical mix of Art Nouveau (Liberty style), Art Deco, Baroque, Gothic, Medieval, Greek, and Roman influences. The heart of Read more…
For our second day in Rome, we visited the museums of Villa Torlonia, a historic public park and museum complex. Casino Nobile. The main neoclassical mansion featuring grand ballrooms and historic frescoes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Read more…
Having visited Rome before and seen most of its major attractions, we decided to spend our first day exploring the San Lorenzo District on foot. Creative, gritty, and full of character, it had the kind of vibe I love discovering when I travel. As expected, we came across street art Read more…
The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum is a premier contemporary art museum located on a Danube River peninsula. We took the public bus from the old town to get to the museum. The visit was definitely worth our time. “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Read more…
Just a few things found at Old Town of Bratislava. Michael’s Gate, the city’s gate. Schone Naci – a life-size statue commemorating an eccentric & beloved local street character. Directional post at the Old Town. Beautiful wall of Kondetorie Kormuth, the coffee shop. With Cumil, Bratislava’s famous sculpture. A shop Read more…