Tag: Art
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Amsterdam Museums and Galleries
We like to explore our destination’s history and unique artefacts. So on our Northern European Tour in 2024, we went to some of Amsterdam’s major galleries and museums. Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s oldest and grandest gallery, dominates the Museum Quarter in the city’s south west. To get in, snag your €25 ticket online—then breeze through… Read more
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Ateneum and Kiasma galleries, Helsinki
During our stay in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, as a part of our 2024 to 2025 Northern European holiday, we went in to two large art galleries in Helsinki, the Ateneum and Kiasma. Ateneum The first Gallery in Europe that we entered was the Ateneum, an Museum of Finnish and International art gallery right… Read more
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British Museum
One of the jewels of London is the British Museum. Set in the city in a purpose-built building, and free to enter, it houses thousands of unique and rare items. Entering and access It is free to enter, but you still need a ticket. You can get entry from the rear, but entrance from the… Read more
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London
The most vibrant and historic city in the world, London, was our first city on our great North European odyssey. We arrived before 6am, and after all the airport formalities and getting on to the Heathrow Express to Paddington and then to our hotel, and we were able to start exploring London by 9am. Early… Read more
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Melbourne – weekend away
We love visiting Melbourne! It has a wonderful atmosphere and is only a short plane trip for us – less than an hour in the air. This time, Bianca had a work trip at the end of the week. So Christian flew in on Friday and we spent the weekend there. Christian’s flight was paid… Read more
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Brighton – Beach Sculptures 2024
One of our favourite events, held by the City of Brighton along the beach in January each year, is the free sculpture exhibition. The artists submit work in various categories and judges award prizes. Many of the pieces are for public sale and some of the artists will take commissions. Artworks adorn a large section… Read more
