The European Heritage Days, which celebrated their 40th birthday this year, took place on September 16th and 17th, 2023. To mark the occasion, the Foundation invited a famous street-artist… Read More
Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity, where towering skyscrapers coexist with historic sites that whisper stories of the past. This vibrant met… Read More
Secession in art meant a departure (separation/break away) from the mainstream neo-classical idea of art at the end of the 19th century. This was manifested in various artistic trends such a… Read More
Castle Dobbs
Architectural Schizophrenia
Castle Ward is Northern Ireland’s most famous case of two architectural styles clamouring for attention in the one building: neoclassical… Read More
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If you are concerned about the proposed redevelopment of Li… Read More
Experiences, Inspiration
Little Black Book of recommended wine estates in South Africa
Ker & Downey Africa > Journal > Little Black Book of recommended… Read More
Athens, the capital city of Greece, is a place of great historical and cultural significance. One of the most iconic landmarks in Athens is the Acropolis, which is home to several ancient gr… Read More
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connecte… Read More
Sitting on the top of a hill, overlooking the city of Athens for over the centuries, the Acropolis is still one of the greatest examples of architecture that we have today.
For thos… Read More
Activities today included visiting the archaeological site in Olympia and two museums, The Archaeological Museum of Olympia and The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of Antiquity… Read More
The capital of Greece-Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world. The city is more than 3,400 years old! Athens is believed to be the bedrock of Western civilization and the city is o… Read More
Greensburg, Indiana.Built in 1891, corner towers, an original center pediment, and three arches framing the square windows reflect Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. J.M. Woodfill &… Read More
One would imagine a successful life including the ownership of a space a person could call home and retire to at any point of the day – but how many spaces do you call home before you… Read More
Photo by Jo Kassis: Top Things to do in Santiago de Compostela The historic town of Santiago de Compostela consists of numerous places to visit which are among the top things to do in Santia… Read More
So, what exactly are the top things to see in Athens? Ancient temples? World-class museums? Mediterranean sunshine and deep blue skies? Athens has it all and brings together the best of anci… Read More
Did you know that Athens has the best collection of ancient sites in the world? You won’t have time to visit them all, so deciding which ancient sites to visit in Athens is essential… Read More
Written by Ben Kesp Palmerstown HouseBuilt in 1782 by the Earl of Mayo, Palmerstown House Estate, Co. Kildare, Ireland, went on to become a leading stud estate in Ireland. The house… Read More
The Central Archaeological Council (KAS) approved on Wednesday two projects for the restoration of the upright marble slabs and background wall of the drum which form part of Parthenon&rsquo… Read More
This article features the colonial church architecture introduced by the Augustinian Recollects during the Spanish colonial period in Zambales. The San Andres Church also known as Masinloc C… Read More
This is a Bible with a compartment for a gun filled by a gun. Made in Venice for Doge Francesco Morosini in the second half of the 17th century. The owner of the bible could pull the silk bo… Read More
Da Nang History
In the middle of the 16th century, when Hoi An was the trading center of southern Vietnam, Da Nang was nothing more than a small port for relaying goods and repairing ship… Read More
VANCOUVER, B.C., 2. FEBRUAR 2021 – GOLD BULL RESOURCES CORP. (TSX-V: GBRC) (GOLD BULL ODER DAS UNTERNEHMEN FREUT SICH, EINE MINERALRESSOURCENSCHÄTZUNG (MRE – MINERAL RESOUR… Read More
Bohrbereites Goldaktivum auf Abschnitt in Nevada mit definierten Ressourcen und Erweiterungspotenzial
Vancouver (British Columbia), 12. Oktober 2020 – Gold Bull Resources Corp. (TSX-V… Read More
Clonfert Cathedral is a difficult place to find, but a visit sure is worth it.
Hidden in labyrinthine east County Galway, near the broad majestic Shannon, it was a foggy December morning… Read More
The centuries old White Hart in Bishopsgate has been botched up with a cylindrical office block on top, facaded and the ancient cellars destroyed. It is a development by Amsprop, the company… Read More
restore & renovate
A Detective Story
photography by Nat Reaarchitecture and restoration by Timothy Bryant
In this case, the project was a dilapidated… Read More