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A Palace Extravaganza by the Avignon Popes

March 21, 2011 By Helen Page

Built by the Avignon Popes, Palais des Papes is the Largest Gothic Palace in Europe: Avignon's largest and most dominant monument is the Palais des Papes, residence of the Sovereign Pontiffs during the Avignon Papacy. Situated in the centre of the city, the Palace of the Popes is the largest … [Read more...]

Spotting Views and Celebrities at Primrose Hill

March 20, 2011 By Helen Page

Primrose Hill - A Nice Vantage Point and Recreation Area: Primrose Hill was a stop on our Regent's Canal Walk from Little Venice to Camden Town. Located on the north side of Regent's Park, Primrose Hill is the name of this small hill as well as the surrounding district. Primrose Hill is not … [Read more...]

A London Arch with a Nose?

March 20, 2011 By Helen Page

Admiralty Arch - A London Arch and Ceremonial Gateway to Buckingham Palace: Admiralty Arch is easily my favourite London arch. Often described as a triple archway, there are actually five arches when you count the two smaller outer arches. This grand archway is the ceremonial gateway to … [Read more...]

A Fountain Memorial and the End of Slavery

March 19, 2011 By Helen Page

Buxton Memorial - A Fountain Memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens: Walking through the Victoria Tower Gardens, we came across the Buxton Memorial, an exquisite fountain memorial which was erected to commemorate the emancipation of slaves following the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act in the British … [Read more...]

Parliament Square – A Part of London’s Ceremonial Route

March 19, 2011 By Helen Page

Parliament Square Was Originally Designed to be a Part of the Palace of Westminster: As we stood outside of the Supreme Court, waiting to cross the road, Parliament Square looked like a large traffic island in the heart of ceremonial London. There was plenty of traffic streaming by, including … [Read more...]

Festivals and Events in Germany (March – August 2011)

March 16, 2011 By Helen Page

What's On Around Germany: Festivals, Events and Exhibitions: Murder and Mayhem in Stuttgart (March 15 - 28, 2011) Murder and Mayhem at Stuttgart‘s Whodunnit Nights. A total of 40 events ranging from thrilling readings to plays draw visitors to unusual venues around the city in … [Read more...]

Oberwesel – A Medieval Town Now Famous for its Wine

March 16, 2011 By Helen Page

Oberwesel is one of the Best Preserved Medieval Towns in the Middle Rhine Valley: Oberwesel, a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, is a regular stop for the river cruises that ply the Middle Rhine River. As the river boat approaches this historic town, the castle on the hill and fortification … [Read more...]

A Most Prestigious Art Collection in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

March 14, 2011 By Helen Page

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj Has The Oldest and Most Prestigious Private Art Collection in Rome: For artlovers, a visit to Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Piazza del Collegio Romano is a must. Within the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is Rome's richest private art collection. The art collection in Galleria Doria … [Read more...]

Villa Farnesina – Famous for its Renaissance Artwork

March 13, 2011 By Helen Page

Villa Farnesina is a Renaissance Villa that is Famous for its Renaissance Artwork: Rome's Campo de' Fiori is an area that is known for its Renaissance architecture. In Renaissance Rome, many of the city's powerful families built their palazzi and huge villas here as it was near the route of … [Read more...]

St. Paul’s Within the Walls – An American Church in Rome