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Such a wide, sweeping and diverse selection means that everyone has something to enjoy and a great number of cities in which to do so. Paris is home to the Louvre, the largest museum in the world, as well as the Arc de Triomphe, the futuristic Arc de la Defense and the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral - the construction of which dates back to 1160 AD - and enough museums, gardens, fountains and points of interest to keep even most avid art lover entranced for days. Florence is widely regarded as being the home and centre of the Renaissance, spawning countless masters and their masterpieces. Only 45 minutes by train to Pisa and close to San Gimignano, Florence offers such experiences as the Pitti Palace, the Florence Carnival, the Uffizi & Accademia galleries, the Boboli gardens and the magnificent Cathedral and Baptistry. Prague is a unique city: badly damaged during WWII, it was rebuilt from old photographs and so combines the old designs, architecture and artworks with modern materials and additions in the same style. Every corner has something to see, whether it be a statue, a relief carving, a fountain or perhaps just a coat of arms over a doorway, faded over the centuries. Charles Bridge vies for attention with St Vitus' Cathedral and Vysehrad Castle, but just about everywhere in Prague is a work of art. Vienna, the home of Strauss, the Vienna Boys' Choir and magnificent opera, is a city with music in the air. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour past the Hofburg Palace, Spanish Riding School and magnificent, new Museum Quarter. Vienna has over 120 museums (many closed on Mondays) and art lovers will have plenty to keep them occupied exploring St Stephan's Cathedral and Schonbrunn, Belvedere & Hofburg Palaces. Krakow is only recently coming to light as one of the most popular destinations in Eastern Europe. The cultural centre of Poland - and indeed its capital for over 500 years - dates back to the 7th century. For those who love art, Krakow is something new, different and unexpected. The city offers St. Mary's Basilica, Wawel Castle, the 700-year-old Cloth Hall, the National Art Museum, Wawel Cathedral and, of course, Old Town and the Jewish Quarter plus much, much more. Brussels is over 1000 years old and, in that time, has accumulated a plethora of museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, where famous old masterpieces by Rubens and Breugel are housed. For those who like something a little more modern, one of the most fun museums is the Belgian Comic Strip Centre, housed in a fantastic Art Nouveau warehouse, which includes displays on Tintin. Of course, it wouldn't do to miss the Grand Place, the now re-opened Atomium and, for car lovers, Autoworld - featuring over 700 vintage cars. Visiting Brussels is like stepping back in time and places like Bruge, Ghent and Ypres are only a train ride away. Rome has accumulated art of every kind for over 2000 years and it is hard to step into any street and not see something worth noting. Museums abound, including the National Mueseum of Rome, Museum of Roman Civilization, the Villa Giulia National Etruscan Museum, the Capitoline Museums, the Borghese Gallery, the Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, and the National Gallery of Modern Art. Add to this such classic attractions as the Colosseum and Spanish Steps and Rome offers every art enthusiast the trip of a life time. Click below to get the full picture... |
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