Get ready for a bumper week of architectural treasures as we embark on Part II of 2024 Open House. Open House London 2024: Part II You know how I got so overexcited at Open House this year that I had to split my post in two (first part here)? Well buckle up everyone, this second […]
The latest installment of the annual architecture festival Open House London sees the Salterton Arts Review and the Urban Geographer combine their interests and visit a range of interesting spots across the city. Open House London 2024 Well that’s it, I’ve finally done it. I’ve got so overexcited at Open House London that I have […]
Schloss Charlottenburg is a lovely place to spend a half day during a trip to Berlin. Visitors can enjoy tranquil surroundings while admiring the art, homes, gardens and mausoleums of the Prussian nobility. A Visit to a Prussian Palace As I relayed to you in my last post, my recent trip to Berlin was my […]
A ceiling by Rubens and the site of masques, healings and a royal execution, Banqueting House reveals its secrets on a guided tour. The Former Palace of Whitehall I have to say, Whitehall is one of those street names I haven’t given much thought to, despite place names in London so often referring back to […]
Part royal palace, part Art Deco mansion, Eltham Palace is unique in South East London (and much further afield). Get to know the extended Courtauld family including their pet lemur, while simultaneously seeing where Henry VIII spent much of his childhood. A Visit To Eltham Palace Sometimes it’s the places the closest to home which […]
The Salterton Arts Review visits ZSL London Zoo to discover the intertwined histories of zoos and museums. And to see the animals, of course! A Visit To ZSL London Zoo It’s happened a few times on this blog that I’ve written about different types of institutions (zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens) and felt the need to […]
Getting to know Barcelona’s three godfathers of Catalan Modernist (or Modernista) architecture is a great way to learn about the city’s history and explore famous and not-so famous buildings. Today’s post is a sampler of a few of those sights and stories. Modernisme? Catalan Modernism? Modernista? Firstly: a clarification. When we talk about Catalan Modernism […]
Montjuïc is a great spot to start exploring Barcelona. A self-contained hill with art, history, and views, set aside a full day to get the most out of a trip here. An Introduction To Montjuïc We touched briefly on Montjuïc in my last post, as one of several neighbourhoods visitors to Barcelona may want to […]
A lot of pre-Roman and Roman history to explore at Verulamium Museum, including some of the best mosaics outside the Mediterranean. The museum is just one part of a Roman day out in modern St Albans. A Short History of Verulamium The Roman city of Verulamium lies almost, but not quite, under the modern city […]
This extensive archaeological site within easy reach of central Budapest tells the story of the city’s origins and early history. Great for a half day’s exploration. Aquincum: Óbuda’s Hidden Gem On my recent long weekend in Budapest, I found there was more than enough in the city itself to satisfy my curiosity without any daytrips […]
