Casa Batlló in Barcelona is one of Gaudi's masterpieces and is one building to not miss when visiting the city. Casa Battlo stands out with its colorful facade. It is a bit strange, yet mesmerizing to look at. To visit such a house is a weird experience... Antoni Gaudi, ... Read the Post
Casa Batlló in Barcelona: One of Gaudi’s masterpieces
Visit of the Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain
No stay in Barcelona is complete without a visit of the Park Güell. Come along to admire Gaudi's work and enjoy some relaxing time. This post includes affiliated links because I really wanted to recommend you some books about Gaudi's work. If you decided to purchase one of the recommended books, ... Read the Post
The Chartres Cathedral : a treat for all Gothic Architecture lovers
The Chartres Cathedral is undeniably amongst the most beautiful cathedrals in the World and certainly amongst the most interesting, architecturally and historically. The cathedral, as we see it today, was mostly built in the early 13th century and has changed very little since then. It has been ... Read the Post
Manchester Town Hall isn’t just a Town Hall…
Manchester Town Hall isn't just a Town Hall... It is a work of Art! Visiting the Town Hall of the city you are touring isn't always something that comes in mind. Town Halls are somehow a bit intimidating and generally may be considered as interesting. They are, after all, functional buildings, ... Read the Post
Visit of the John Rylands Library in Manchester
The first place you need to visit when in Manchester has to be the John Rylands Library. It is an incredibly beautiful Victorian neo-Gothic masterpiece that you can not miss. It feels weird to me to tell you about the John Rylands library. I lived in London for 2 years and ... Read the Post
A Pocket Guide to Medieval Architecture Vocabulary
A new mini guide is now available and it is all about Medieval Architecture Vocabulary! With this in your pocket, you will have a quick access to all the informations you will need to identify architectural features from Medieval times. Are you planning a trip to Europe? Are you intending to ... Read the Post
The impressive & unique Predjama Castle in Slovenia
The Predjama Castle is the only preserved castle in the World located in a cave. With its incredible location, its picturesque setting and its famous legend, it surely is one of the most interesting castle to visit in Slovenia, if not in Europe. Let me tell you a bit more about it... A little bit ... Read the Post
The National Palace of Sintra: an overlooked treasure
When arriving in Sintra, chances are that you will want to head straight to the colorful Pena Palace. Quite frankly, I get it! It is so photogenic, it is part of all the tours, (almost) always recommended by bloggers, it is a postcard dream come true... And chances are that because your time in ... Read the Post
A day at the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira Palace in Sintra
The Quinta da Regaleira Palace is one of the most visited palace in Sintra. The palace is magnificent on its own, but the gardens are what will leave a memorable impression in your heart. Come along... The History of the Quinta da Regaleira or the Palace of Monteiro the ... Read the Post
A walk around Sintra Romantic ruins: the Castle of the Moors
The Castle of the Moors is one of the first thing you will see when raising your eyes in Sintra. It stands proudly above the town, guarding it, like it has for centuries. By day time and maybe even more at night, its curtain wall which hugs the hill and mingles with it, creates a scene of rare ... Read the Post
Visit of the Pena Palace – Sintra Portugal
The Pena Palacio is an astonishing example of the 19th Century Romantic architectural mouvement. Envisioned by King Ferdinand II as a perfect Royal retreat residence, the palace stands proudly above the town of Sintra. Not so far from Lisbon, yet in a total different environment, the Palace offers ... Read the Post
Visit of the Cité de Carcassonne: Stepping back in Medieval Times
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortress located in the South of France. It is kind of a Medieval Paradise! A Castle, a pretty church, a typical village where everything, every house, every building has been preserved and yet a lively place, which some lucky people call home. A day spent in ... Read the Post