Things To Do in Art Museums, Restaurants in Art Museums
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Top 10 Things to do in Berlin, Germany
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
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What to do and see in Fira, South Aegean: The Best Museums
The Greek island of Santorini is a blissful spot for a getaway, and its capital, Fira, is a vision of dramatic cliffs and pristine whitewashed buildings. The Archaeological Museum contains Minoan artifacts from Fira’s ancient foundations, while several churches and monasteries offer a glimpse into the historical and contemporary religious make up of this beautiful village. Exploring the shops and cafes along Fira’s narrow footpaths is a leisurely way to spend an afternoon.
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10 Museums in Naxos That You Shouldn't Miss
A spot of white in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the island of Naxos is a unique blend of ancient ruins and beach culture. The largest of the Cycladic Islands, Naxos is the childhood home of none other than Zeus, king of the gods. Upon arrival in Naxos, hike over a causeway to Palatia, where the Portara, a stone gateway to an ancient temple that no longer exists, stands alone, the symbol of the island. At sunset, the views of the island, and the sea beyond, are breathtaking.
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What to do and see in Ioannina, Epirus: The Best Museums
Ioannina (Greek: Ιωάννινα, Greek pronunciation: [io̞ˈɐ.ni.nɐ]), often called Yannena (Γιάννενα, Greek pronunciation: [ˈʝɐ.ne̞.nɐ]) within Greece, is the capital and largest city of the Ioannina regional unit and of Epirus, an administrative region in north-western Greece. Its population is 112,486, according to 2011 census. It lies at an elevation of approximately 500 metres (1,640 feet) above sea level, on the western shore of lake Pamvotis (Παμβώτις). Ioannina is located 410 km (255 mi) northwest of Athens, 260 kilometres (162 miles) southwest of Thessaloniki and 80 km (50 miles) east of the port of Igoumenitsa in the Ionian Sea.
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Top 5 Museums in Syntagma, Attica
Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
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What to do and see in Lesbos, Northeast Aegean Islands: The Best Museums
Lesbos (/ˈlɛzbɒs/, US: /ˈlɛzboʊs/; Greek: Λέσβος Lesvos, pronounced [ˈlezvos]), sometimes referred to as Mytilene after its capital, is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea. It has an area of 1,633 km (631 sq mi) with 320 kilometres (199 miles) of coastline, making it the third largest island in Greece. It is separated from Turkey by the narrow Mytilini Strait and in late Palaeolithic/Mesolithic times was joined to the Anatolian mainland before the end of the last glacial period.
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Heraklion, Crete
Heraklion (/hɪˈrækliən/; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city proper was 140,730 inhabitants, the municipality's was 173,993 while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574 and it extends over an area of 684.3 km (264.2 sq mi).
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Top 10 Museums in Heraklion, Crete
Heraklion (/hɪˈrækliən/; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city proper was 140,730 inhabitants, the municipality's was 173,993 while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574 and it extends over an area of 684.3 km (264.2 sq mi).
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10 Nature & Parks in West Yorkshire That You Shouldn't Miss
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in England. It is an inland and in relative terms upland county having eastward-draining valleys while taking in moors of the Pennines and has a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972.
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10 Things to do in Hawkshead That You Shouldn't Miss
Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, which attracts tourists to the South Lakeland area. The parish includes the hamlets of Hawkshead Hill, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the north west, and Outgate, a similar distance north. Hawkshead contains one primary school but no secondary school and four public houses.
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What to do and see in Brading, England: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Brading, United Kingdom including Adgestone Vineyard, Oasis, Brading Roman Villa, Brading Railway Heritage Centre and Tearooms, St Mary the Virgin Church, Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls & Toys, I Love Wight Food Market, The Bull Ring.
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Things to do in Pont-Aven, Brittany: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Pont-Aven, France including Galerie IZART, Musee de Pont-Aven, Gallery M. Guenaizia, Rosmadec La Galerie, Galerie L'Atelier d'Ernest Correlleau.
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What to do and see in Vilanova i la Geltru, Catalonia: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain including Masia d'en Cabanyes, Jaciment Arqueologic D'adarro, Museu Del Ferrocarril, Museu Romantic Can Papiol, Biblioteca Museo Victor Balaguer, Espai Far, Torre Blava - Espai Guinovart.
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The 10 Best Things to do in Vilanova i la Geltru, Catalonia
Discover the best top things to do in Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain including Scaparium Room Escape, Scaparium II, Masia d'en Cabanyes, Axerum, Museu Del Ferrocarril, Museu Romantic Can Papiol, Platja de Ribes Roges, Biblioteca Museo Victor Balaguer, Playa de Sant Gervasi, Espai Celler Can Pujol.
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10 Things to do in Cerdanyola del Valles That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cerdanyola del Valles, Spain including Nukuhiwa, Atrincherados Conecta Escape Room, The 1916 Irish Pub, Oddvar, Museu i Poblat Iberic de Ca n'Oliver, Museu d'Art de Cerdanyola, Mercat Municipal de les Fontetes, Parroquia de Sant Marti Cerdanyola, Parc del Turonet, Museu A. Ortado-R. Maymo.
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What to do and see in Martorell, Catalonia: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Martorell, Spain including Museo Municipal Vicenc Ros de Martorell, L'Enrajolada, Casa Museo Santacana, Sant Genis de Rocafort, Parroquia de Santa Maria de Martorell, Parroquia de Crist Salvador, Mercat Municipal de Les Bobiles, Yacimiento Arqueologico de Santa Margarita, Ocelum pub martorell, La Wash Pompeu Fabra 5.
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Sitges, Catalonia
The small city of Sitges parties big. The nightlife is thumping, the people are gorgeous and the annual Carnival festival is utterly epic. A countercultural touchstone, Sitges is lively and very LGBT friendly. Native food and beverage is sublime—you simply must sample the Malvasia wine, made from grapes descending from Ancient Greece. Don’t miss the Museu Romàntic "Can Llopis" or, if you’re in Sitges in October, the world-renowned Sitges Film Festival, a cinematic extravaganza of horror, sci-fi and fantasy.
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What to do and see in Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Museums
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.