A view from the bottom of the circular stairs at Riga’s Art Nouveau Museum
Rethymno: More of Crete
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
A view from the bottom of the circular stairs at Riga’s Art Nouveau Museum
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
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An exhibit organized by the Art Institute of Chicago explores another facet of the painter’s work
Where is this museum? I love Art Nouveau!
It’s in Riga, Latvia. It’s located in a wonderful Art Nouveau mansion, whose lower floors recreate the apartments of the original owner.
Riga has possibly more Art Nouveau buildings than anywhere else due to a huge building surge at just the right time. And some of them are truly spectacular. I’ll be exploring them, and the museum, in future blogs!