Stibbert Museum: a secret journey through art and history in Florence

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Museo Stibbert

Have you ever wanted to discover a hidden jewel of Florence, far from the usual tourist circuits? A magical place where art and history converge in a unique experience? Let me introduce you to the Stibbert Museum, a treasure trove of wonders located on a picturesque hill to the north of the city.

In a setting almost suspended in time, this neo-Gothic villa houses one of Florence’s most eclectic and fascinating private collections. Passionately cared for over five decades by Frederick Stibbert, a man of British-Italian descent and a leading figure in 19th-century Florentine society, this historic home is a veritable laboratory of global art.

Stibbert Museum: a secret journey through art and history in Florence

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The prehistoric monuments on the island of Menorca recognised as World Heritage Sites

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Musei Maiorca

Have you ever heard of the prehistoric monuments on the island of Menorca? The island’s mysterious and compelling past is presented through unique prehistoric monuments, which have recently been designated as jewels of humanity to be preserved for future generations.
The island of Menorca, located in the heart of the Mediterranean, was the silent witness of an ancient civilisation, the Talaiótica, which flourished between 1600 B.C. and 123 B.C. This island, with its high density of prehistoric sites, represents an open window on a distant era, the essence of which has recently been recognised and inscribed on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.

The prehistoric monuments on the island of Menorca recognised as World Heritage Sites

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Discovering the home of James Ensor in Ostend

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Have you ever heard of James Ensor’s house in Ostend, in Belgium?
If you feel like immersing yourself in the artistic universe of an eclectic artist then the James Ensor House is the place to be. The
name of this artist evokes the extravagance and eclecticism of the Belgian art scene of the 19th and 20th centuries. What makes his house not only a museum to visit but more importantly an experience to have is that it offers the opportunity to visit the childhood home of a unique artist in the town where he grew up and was trained: Ostend, a picturesque Flemish coastal town overlooking the North Sea.

The Ensor Huis, now a house-museum, is a place that encapsulates the eccentric and multifaceted soul of James Ensor.
I sent our bookmirrorbookmirror_ Chiara Bressan, who had already told us about the wonders of theAdornesdomein in Bruges and the Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse, to visit this wonderful place. I am pleased to share in the blog her experience, which I am sure will inspire your future travels.

Exploring The House of James Ensor in Ostend: inside the world of an eclectic artist

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The San Marco Museum in Florence between art and spirituality

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Museo San Marco | Musei Firenze

Have you ever wondered about the history hidden behind the walls of a museum? In this post I want to describe the San Marco Museum in Florence, an extraordinary place that is much more than just a container for works of art.

Located in the convent of the same name, the museum is a fusion of spirituality, art and culture, and has served as a refuge for historical figures such as Girolamo Savonarola and Beato Angelico. You will discover how this place has been a beacon of knowledge, art and faith for centuries, preserving a collection of works to be admired in the rooms where the friars have lived for generations.

The San Marco Museum in Florence between art and spirituality

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