The Cuvilliés Theatre in Munich was built by Royalty for Royalty: The Cuvilliés Theatre in the Munich Residenz complex is one of the most beautiful Rococo theatres in the city. The Cuvilliés was commissioned by Elector Maximilian Joseph III when fire destroyed an earlier theatre room in the … [Read more...]
Appartement-Hotel an der Riemergasse – Vienna
Appartement-Hotel an der Riemergasse is an aparthotel in Vienna's 1st District: As the name suggests, Appartement-Hotel an der Riemergasse is a 4-star serviced apartment in Vienna's 1st District. The Riemergasse is housed in a stylishly restored art nouveau building. The art deco lift is classy … [Read more...]
Teatro Olimpico – A Palladian Masterpiece
Palladio's Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is nothing short of spectacular: Palladio's Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is a masterpiece! Imagine a Roman style amphitheatre that's been transplanted indoors, a Roman theatre stage with a Porta regia (triumphal arch) and trompe l'oeil street views that give … [Read more...]
Schmuckkästchen Hotel – Miltenberg’s Charming Little Jewelry Box
Schmuckkästchen Hotel is one of the historic buildings on Miltenberg's Schnatterloch: Miltenberg is famous for its 16th and 17th century timber-framed buildings. Some of the finest examples of these can be seen at the Schnatterloch, the town's picturesque historic market square. Like all … [Read more...]
Festtage 2019 – Berlin Opera Festival
Festtage 2019 - A Berlin Opera Festival at Easter: With the arrival of Easter comes Festtage or Festival Days Berlin. Festtage is an annual Berlin opera festival. Festtage takes place at its original home at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin's oldest opera house. This was where the … [Read more...]
Fighting a Pirate at the Cologne Harbour Christmas Market
The Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Harbour Christmas Market) has a maritime theme: The Cologne Harbour Christmas Market (Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt) is one of the many Christmas markets in this historic Rhine River town. As the name implies, this Christmas market is set on the banks of … [Read more...]
Frankfurt Kleinemarkthalle – A Gourmet Food Hall
Frankfurt's Kleinemarkthalle is a melting pot of international specialities: The last time we were in Frankfurt, we stumbled upon the Kleinemarkthalle and were very glad to find this inner city market full of gourmet food. We had some delicious cheese, nice breads, olives and dips and were so … [Read more...]
Mole Antonelliana – Turin’s Temple of Cinema
Camera, Lights, Action at Turin's Mole Antonelliana: A mole in Italian is something of monumental proportions. That's exactly what the Mole Antonelliana in Turin is. This Turin architectural landmark is home to the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Turin's National Cinema Museum. At a soaring height … [Read more...]
Milan Cathedral – The Most Iconic Milan Landmark
Milan Cathedral is grand and imposing, an architectural marvel: Milan Cathedral - "So grand, so solemn, so vast! And yet so delicate, so airy, so graceful..." That was how Mark Twain described the Duomo in his travel book "Innocents Abroad". The cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is one of the top … [Read more...]
Coming Face to Face with Egyptian Mummies, Sphinxes and Pharaohs in Turin
Turin's Egyptian Museum collection of Ancient Egyptian Artefacts is Impressive: The Egyptian Museum in Turin (Museo Egizio) is located just a few metres from our Piazza Carignano apartment. We walk past the museum everyday, not realizing that contained within the walls of the building is a huge … [Read more...]
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