The Museu d’Història de Barcelona (Barcelona City History Museum) is in the perfect spot to bring together centuries of history under one roof. Museu d’Història de Barcelona (Barcelona City History Museum) Today marks our final museum outing in Barcelona. After this it’s a quick detour to Andorra and then back to London. And as museum […]
My pick of Barcelona’s museums is the Museu Frederic Marès, the wide-ranging personal collection of a local sculptor. Eclectic Museums: Like a Siren’s Call to the Salterton Arts Review Like many major cities, there are more museums in Barcelona than one could ever hope to see in a long weekend. Hell, I’ve been in London […]
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 […]
The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is a must-see for art lovers visiting Barcelona, both for its collection and for its historic building. A Visit To Barcelona Those of you who follow the blog will know that the Salterton Arts Review is currently charting a recent trip to Barcelona. We started with the customary long […]
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 […]
Young V&A is the latest incarnation of the V&A’s East London branch dedicated to childhood. After a three-year renovation project, this new version is very much a museum for children rather than about them. A History Of Young V&A Young V&A is the latest incarnation of a museum which goes back to the Great Exhibition […]
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 […]
Franz Liszt’s part–time residence in Budapest from 1876, the Royal Academy of Music’s Franz Liszt Memorial Museum provides an excellent opportunity to learn about his career as a piano virtuoso, composer and teacher. Liszt Ferenc, AKA Franz Liszt Before visiting the Franz Liszt Memorial Museum (Hungarian: Liszt Ferenc Emlékmúzeum), what I knew about Liszt could […]
The same complex in Budapest houses the Dohány Street Synagogue (Europe’s largest) and the Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives. Together they document a community’s history, continuity and traditions in sometimes unexpected ways. Introduction In my last post, a long weekend guide to Budapest, I briefly discussed the history of Budapest’s Jewish community and some of […]
