Architectural Gem: Château de Chambord
Château de Chambord is one of the most fascinating castles in the world. Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley in France, it stands as a stunning example of Renaissance architecture.…
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Biography: Edgar Maxence
Edgar Maxence (1871-1954) was a French symbolist painter, recognized for his ethereal and spiritual artworks that echo the mysticism and depth of the Symbolist movement. Born in Nantes, Maxence emerged in the…
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Inspiration: “Dame Alice Ellen Terry Choosing,” by George Frederic Watts
Watts was born in Marylebone in central London on the birthday of George Frederic Handel (after whom he was named), to the second wife of a poor piano maker. Delicate in health and with his mother…
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Hotel Regina: Mürren, Switzerland
Mürren is car-free and can be reached from the Lauterbrunnen valley via two connections: Lauterbrunnen can easily be reached by train (BOB) from Interlaken. The path via Stechelberg is favored mainly by…
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Biography: Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, born Frank Owen Goldberg on February 28, 1929, in Toronto, Canada, is one of the most innovative and influential architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Known for…
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Juliet’s House in Verona, Italy
Romeo and Juliet may be fictional characters, but I would be careful telling that to all of the visitors to this Verona sight-seeing hotspot
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Verona Cityscape: Beauty of Northeastern Italy
In 2009, there were 265,368 people residing in Verona, located in the province of Verona, Veneto, of whom 47.6% were male and 52.4% were female. Minors (children aged 0–17) totalled 16.05% of…
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Biography: Pierre Bonnard
Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Post-Impressionist movement, known for his vibrant and innovative use of color, intimate domestic scenes, and exploration of…
