MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona

The MACBA, Barcelona’s Museum of Contemporary Art, is located in the beating heart of the Raval, a neighborhood of the city less known to tourists but reborn and enlivened thanks in part to the presence of this building. If art is your passion, MACBA deserves a place on your list of must-see museums in Barcelona, next without a doubt to the famous works of Gaudí that adorn the city with their architectural magnificence.

The architecture of MACBA: the design of Richard Meier

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St. John’s Hospital in Bruges: history, art and rebirth

 

Have you ever visited a place that can transport you back in time, offering a unique experience between art, spirituality and centuries of dedication to human welfare? After a thorough restoration, St. John’s Hospital in Bruges has reopened to the public, offering just such an opportunity.

In this post, I take you on a tour of one of Flanders’ most fascinating historical and artistic gems, which I have already pointed out to you as one of the places to see in Bruges and where the past meets the present in a journey through centuries of history. Located in the heart of the city, St. John’s Hospital stands out not only for its historical importance but also because it houses an extraordinary art collection, including works by Hans Memling, a key figure in 15th-century Flemish painting.

ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL IN BRUGES

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Magic of art exhibitions: why they are such a widespread phenomenon

Have you ever thought about why there are so many exhibitions and why we like them so much, since some events are so crowded?
Undoubtedly, since the second half of the twentieth century, art exhibitions have been a widespread phenomenon all over the world, which knows no crisis and is often a cultural and economic element of a city or an area.

THE MAGIC OF ART EXHIBITIONS

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The Poldi Pezzoli Museum: a journey into the artistic heart of Milan

What really makes a museum unique? In the heart of Italy’s economic capital lies a jewel of history and art: the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan.

More than a museum, the Poldi Pezzoli is a time machine to immerse yourself in a Milan of bygone times, where beauty and art are the undisputed protagonists.

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum: a journey into the artistic heart of Milan

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The restoration of the Fountain of Fortune at the Royal Palace of Naples

Restoration of works of art and our artistic heritage is extremely important to protect, preserve and enhance what our ancestors have handed down to us and what we must leave to future generations.
At the Royal Palace of Naples, the restoration of the Fountain of Fortune, located in the Courtyard of Honor, is underway as part of a large-scale redevelopment project that is bringing new light to this building.

The restoration of the Fountain of Fortune at the Royal Palace of Naples

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