The 15 best castles in Scotland. Including Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Craigievar Castle, and Eilean Donan.
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From Europe and Asia to North America, Galerie offers readers a look at the stunning architecture of these 10 halls dedicated to literature.
Italian photographer Massimo Listri has spent decades traversing the globe to document the spectacular architecture, sculptural elements, and furnishings of historic libraries. His new book, The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries, includes views inside such rarefied locations as the Palafoxiana Library in Pueblo, Mexico and the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, France. Listri also includes descriptions and histories of each library. The 560-page tome is published by TASCHEN and available on Bookshop and the TASCHEN website. More
I bet you've noticed that almost every city has its own creative sculptures or statues, usually tucked along streets or city squares. Some of them are pretty ordinary, but others... Other famous sculptures can be extremely eye-catching and conversation-provoking.
I know the term “must visit” has been overused in the recent years but a visit to Eisriesenwelt in Werfen, Austria is truly a must. After all, it is ...
One of the great Japanese woodblock artists, Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) was especially noted for his exquisitely detailed, evocative prints of landscapes around the world. His work is beautiful, subtle and often atmospheric, displaying a real mastery of his technique, which allowed him to capture the subtleties of light and form. Yoshida often reused the same woodblocks, varying the colours and saturation to suggest alternate moods of the same scene – a different time of day, or even different weather conditions. Initially trained as a painter (of some renown), Yoshida began working with woodblocks in the early 1920s, and after a meeting with the owner of the Watanabe Print Store in Tokyo he had his first series of prints published. The woodblock technique is notoriously time-consuming and difficult, but Yoshida seemed able to capture the most delicate graduations of colour and the tiniest details in a temple façade or mountain face. Yoshida was a keen traveller and visited numerous countries from the early 1900s onwards - his cosmopolitan attitude is reflected in the landscapes and studies he created in countries like India and America. The traditional Japanese techniques in his work applied to a changing foreign world at the beginning of the 20th Century make for some fascinating, unexpected images, which sit comfortably alongside his more elegiac landscapes. Whilst the world has changed almost immeasurably in the 50 or so years since Yoshida died, when viewed today, well-kept examples of his woodblocks still have a real vibrancy and warmth to them. Yoshida died in 1950 but his two sons Toshi and Hodaka both became respected woodblock artists in their own right, carrying on the family tradtion. In fact, since the mid-1800s the same Yoshida family - Hiroshi's forebears - has produced eight artists of serious renown – a veritable woodblock dynasty. Boat in dry dock, Kinoe Grand Canyon (Bright Variant), 1925 The Cherry Tree In Kawagoe, 1935 Obatan Parrot II, 1926 Yarigate, date unknown Yomei Gate, 1937 Taj Mahal, 1931 Taj Mahal, Night, 1931 Snake Charmers, 1932 Sketch of a Tiger, 1926 Kinkaku, 1933 Kameido Bridge, 1927 Iris Garden In Horikiri, 1928 Obatan Parrot, 1926 Icho In Autumn, 1926 Udaipur 1931 Early Morning, Fujiyama, 1928 Elephant, 1931 Eboshidake, 1926 Cryptomeria Avenue, 1937 Climbing Snow Valley, 1926 Cave Temple In Ellora, 1932 Breithorn, date unknown Avenue Of Cherry Trees, 1935 Konoshima, 1935 All images © Estate of Hiroshi Yoshida
How to find the Devil's Pulpit, Finnich Glen in Scotland, including where to park, how to get down to the gorge, why it's called the Devil's Pulpit, and photography tips for getting great photos of Finnich Glen
My parents were in town the other week, so on a particularly beautiful September Sunday, my mum and I headed to Hyde Park to visit this year’s Serpentine Pavilion. The yearly structure is an event in the architecture world, as well as in the London cultural scene. (I previously wrote about London’s 2013 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion and, I must say, it’s still my favorite one.
I have only been to Germany once, but I fell absolutely in love. There are so many small, hidden towns in Germany that are so incredibly beautiful, they look like they belong in a Disney Fairy-Tale book.
The Klementinum library, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture, was first opened in 1722 as part of the Jesuit university, and houses over 20,000 books. It was voted as one of the most beautiful and majestic libraries in the world by our readers!
This totally insane room is in the Opera, and is definitely a fine example of overendulgance. Not to mention a lot of time spent by many people to make the freaking thing.
A Bourbon citadel turned Barcelona's largest central green space, the Parc de la Ciutadella certainly isn't short on history. Its 70-plus acres, once the site of Europe's largest fortress, boast plenty of grassy fields, great for picnicking, rambling pathways lined with palm trees, museums, a lake, fountains and the city Zoo. Not much remains of the former fortress, but the arsenal still stands strong, housing the Catalan Parliament and Museu d'Art Modern.
Surrender to an oasis of harmony on this private island estate encircled by the alluring crystal clear waters of the British West Indies, Turks & Caicos Islands, Providenciales, with immaculate beaches, coral reef rich in
We love the Christmas Markets in Cologne, but here are 10 other things to do if you are in the city if you have just had a little too much Christmas.
Arguably, one of the most beautiful and admired cultural centers in Europe is the city of Prague in the Czech Republic, founded circa 880. The capital of
✅ Discover the most stunning spots that are beautifully hidden amongst the nature in New Zealand - including the clearest lake in the world!
Qual è il significato di una canzone che ormai può essere considerata un cult della musica internazionale? Ascoltando con attenzione le parole, senza lasciarsi travolgere solo dalla dolcezza incantevole della musica, il messaggio principale lanciato da Paul Simon sembra essere la difficoltà dell'uomo a comunicare con i propri simili. I testi racchiudono luce artificiale e oscurità. Niente stelle, nè luna. Nessuna traccia della natura.
|Take Me There| Phuktal Gompa Monastery, India. GETTING THERE Located in the remote Lungnak Valley of Zanskar, the monastery sits in the autonomous Himalayan...
A complete guide to visiting Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Includes tips on buying tickets, when to visit, and staying overnight in the nearby town of Füssen.
National Library in Vienna, Austria Bibliotheken is a photography series, by German photographer Christoph Seelbach, features some of the most exquisite
Libraries so stunning you probably won't get much reading done.
In this Karlovy Vary Travel Guide you read all about the Spa Capital of the Czech Republic, things to do and the best bars and restaurants
We have put together a list of the top 10 most beautiful cities in the world. Read this article and find out which one is on the list.
While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, few could argue that these aren’t some of the world’s most beautiful cities. If you’re looking for spectacular scenery and lots of fun things to see and do, these spots truly offer the best of the best.
I’m a photographer from Romania that quit her job and started a new life. Two years ago I took my backpack, my camera and begun to travel around the globe, photographing hundreds of natural women surrounded by their culture.
Do you have kids with boundless energy? Click here for three locations that will tire out the kids for sure.
From pristine beaches and crystal clear waters to beautiful forests and hiking scenery, explore the 25 Most Beautiful Islands in Asia to visit
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