Genoa: Two Churches, Two “Museums,” and Chris’s Place
Churches, museums, and art galleries labelled as museums* tend to occupy large parts of my visits to old European cities. Today perpetuated that tradition. But,...
Venice: Frari, Rocco, Guggenheim, Correr, Salute, Accademia
Today in Venice I mostly looked at art and visited two a museum and two churches. The art venues were Scuola San Rocco, the Peggy...
Madrid: Palacio de Cibeles, Royal Tapestry Factory, CaxiaForum, and Sorolla Museum
Today, my last full day on this trip to Spain, I went to the Palacio de Cibeles, the Royal Tapestry Factory, the CaxiaForum, and the...
Madrid: Thysen-Bornemisza Museum
It was late afternoon by the time I checked into my Madrid hotel after leaving Granada. Consequently, I had time to take in only one...
Contemporary Art, Plaza de España, Maria Luisa Park, Triana, and Hospital de la Caridad
During my last full day in Sevilla (Seville) I visited a small contemporary art gallery, Plaza España, María Luisa Park, the Triana District, and Hospital...
Sevilla: Sevilla’s Cathedral, Church of the Saviour, Museum of Fine Arts, and Hospital des los Venerables
Today in Sevilla (aka Seville) I visited two churches (including Sevilla’s Cathedral), an art gallery, and a old-folks home. Actually, the latter is more than...
Madrid: Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Royal Botanical Gardens, Plaza Mayor
Today’s jaunt in Madrid included visits to Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, the Royal Botanical Gardens and Plaza Mayor. Centro de Arte Reina Sofia The...
Madrid: Prado Museum and Buen Retiro Park
I arrived today in Madrid, my starting and ending point on this trip to Spain. I visited the Prado Museum (The Museo del Prado) and...
Glasgow: Kelvingrove, Hunterian, Botanical Gardens, Riverside Museum
I had a fairly full day in the West End of Glasgow, taking in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Hunterian Museum, the Hunterian...
Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Today was a culture and education day for me in Edinburgh. It included visits to the National Museum of Scotland, the Scottish National Gallery, and...
London: Imperial War Museum, Westminster Abbey, Tate Britain
Today is my last full day in London for a while. Although, I will spend another day and a bit here before my flight back...
London: Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe
I took in only two attractions today: The Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. I also did some aimless wandering, but you can pretty much count...