The Archaeology Museum of Catalonia combines new technologies with its rich collection of archaeological finds from around the region. A Final Outing To Montjuïc Today’s post is a final opportunity to learn more about the cultural institutions of Montjuïc. On the Salterton Arts Review at least: you can learn about Montjuïc elsewhere or even go […]
Barcelona makes for a lovely city break. With a well-defined Old Town, 19th Century suburbs full of interesting architecture, beaches, mountains and more, there’s something here for everyone, particularly if you like your culture mixed with beach bars and late night dinners. Barcelona For Culture Lovers: An Introduction I recently had the opportunity of travelling […]
A small, free exhibition, Shattered Glass of Beirut shines a light on a small story of hope from a catastrophic event. Shattered Glass of Beirut I’ve reviewed one room exhibitions at the National Gallery a number of times (see here, here or here), but never at the British Museum. And yet this is another museum […]
A review of a visit to Cusco’s Qorikancha in May 2022. One of the most unique sights in Cusco, the Qorikancha illustrates the story of the conquest of the Inca Empire more powerfully than any history book. What Is The Qorikancha? Thank you for asking! It’s one of the most unique places to visit in […]
A review of a visit to the Museo Larco, a fine private collection of pre-Hispanic art in Lima. Wonderful pieces thoughtfully displayed, but as one of Lima’s top tourists sites I found myself valuing the quiet spots the most. WARNING: some images NSFW. Origins Of The Museo Larco The most recent post here on the […]
Tips on what to see and do in Padua. In which I have a splendid day out from Venice, enjoying the sights of this small city in the Veneto region. Are you wondering what to see in Padua? This post can help! It contains up to date tips from a daytrip from Venice in 2020. […]
A tale of my visit to the museums of St Mark’s Square. In which I discover that the only thing worse than an enforced one way trek through a museum is an enforced one way trek through THREE museums. A Disclaimer to Begin With Hello everyone. I don’t want to be unduly harsh, so I’m […]
I’m going to make a big call here: the London Mithraeum, which straddles a line between public and private in the basement of a City office tower, is somehow the best interpreted archaeological site I think I’ve ever seen. And this despite the fact that the cult of Mithras hardly appears in contemporary written records […]
