The villa Breidablikk, built in 1881, was commissioned by Lars Berentsen, a leading merchant and ship owner in Stavanger. Breidablikk gives a good idea about the local ... read more
The Dutch Cheese Museum, founded in 1983 and located in the historic 'Waag', is dedicated to Dutch cheese: its history, production methods and the cheese ... read more
The Zeeuws Maritime MuZEEum is dedicated to the important maritime history of Zeeland. It is housed in a complex of connected buildings, one of which was once owned by ... read more
Het Noordbrabants Museum, housed in an 18th century governmental palace, is dedicated to the history, art and culture of Brabant. The museum contains a stunning ... read more
Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein' is telling the story of the famous Battle of Arnhem in 1944, when the Allied Forces tried, in vain, to get the bridgehead on the ... read more
The Stedelijk Museum Kampen, located in the former town hall of Kampen, is dedicated to four pillars which shaped the history of Kampen: water, religion, justice and the ... read more
Huis van Gijn Museum is a beautiful former residence, owned of Simon van Gijn (1836-1922), banker and collector of furniture, silver, ceramics, prints and ... read more
The Petit Palais was built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, together with its neighbour the Grand Palais and the Pont Alexandre III. Being "Palais des ... read more
The Musée de la Marine (Marine Museum) in Port-Louis, located on one of the most beautiful citadels in France, offers a wonderful collection of ships, ... read more
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco, established in 1478 as the seat of the confraternity San Rocco, is famous for its unique collection of paintings by Tintoretto. All the ... read more
St Marks Clocktower, dating back to the last decade of the 15th century, was meant to be seen from far on the waters of the lagoon, to embody the might, wealth and glory ... read more
Belgrave Hall dates from early 18th century and was commissioned by Edmund Cradock a hosiery merchant. He died soon after its completion, and the house changed hands ... read more
Mies van der Rohe Pavillon (Fundació Mies van der Rohe), is the rebuilt German Pavillon for the Barcelona International Exposition of 1929, designed by Ludwig Mies van ... read more
Circus, Villa & Mausoleum Massenzio is a very well preserved complex, which was built for Emperor Maxentius (276 – 312). The mausoleum, which was probably meant to ... read more
San Giovanni in Laterano is not only the oldest public church in the city of Rome, but also the oldest basilica of the Western world. It dates probably from around 313 ... read more
Circus Maximus was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome (621 x 118 m) and could accommodate over 150.000 spectators. Today it is used as a park and a venue for ... read more
Spanish Steps date back to 1723-1726, and were designed by Baroque architects Specchi and de Sanctis. The purpose was to link the Spanish Embassy and the Trinità dei ... read more
Villa Adriana was constructed early 2nd century AD, as a retreat for Emperor Hadrian. However probably after 128 AD, he used it as his official residence and governed the ... read more
Forum Romanum was the real heart of Ancient Rome; the centre of government, economic activities, temples, processions, trials, public speeches...It is one of the worlds ... read more
The Villa Romana del Casale dates back to the 4th century, but constructed on the remains of an older villa. It has famous mosaics and a courtyard. The site was abandoned ... read more