Did you know Eleonora Duse, the divine of Italian theatre? Asolo is preparing to celebrate the centenary of her death in grand style through a series of events that will allow anyone to discover this extraordinary artist and understand why she left an indelible mark on the history of theatre.
Discovering the Bargello Museum in Florence
Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in an artistic universe enveloped in history and creative mastery? If you are fascinated by art and culture, there is one place in Florence you should definitely not miss: the Bargello Museum. Today I will guide you through the corridors of this extraordinary museum, revealing its artistic gems and the rich cultural heritage it houses.
Discovering the Bargello Museum in Florence
Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence: art, history and spirituality
Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the art and spirituality of centuries past, discovering places steeped in history and beauty? Well, get ready for a fascinating journey to discover the magnificent Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, where art and spirituality come together in a unique experience.
Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence: art, history and spirituality
Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse: A House Museum of Ancien Régime Elegance in Ghent
Imagine you are in Ghent, immersed in the lively atmosphere of Flanders. Might you have the opportunity to take a trip back in time, to a mansion that encapsulates the elegance of bygone eras? Let yourself be transported by the wonder of the Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse, an 18th-century aristocratic residence that still enchants with its beauty.
I sent our bookmirror_ Chiara Bressan, who had already told us about the wonders of the Adornesdomein in Bruges, to visit this wonderful place. I am happy to share her experience in the blog, which I am sure will inspire your next trips. Ready to step back in time and discover the timeless charm of this unique mansion?
Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse: a House Museum of Ancien Régime Elegance in Ghent
Scandal at the British Museum: a museum’s loss of credibility
Could you have imagined that a museum as prestigious as the British Museum could be the scene of an unprecedented scandal?
A major scandal at the British Museum in London has called into question the authority and security of one of the world’s most important museums, an institution that enjoys enormous international respect and houses a collection of over 8 million works of art and historical artefacts. A scandal that comes on top of other thorny issues related to its collections and the claim of some foreign countries to have works of art returned that were stolen many decades ago.