With 2020 being quite hard for the museums and galleries with many exhibitions being cancelled, it looks as if this year, everyone is trying to make up for it. Many European museums prepared special exhibitions this autumn and winter. Here is just a brief overview of some of the best exhibitions in European museums organised in autumn and winter 2021.
Musée d’Orsay is one of the most famous museums in Paris. And a place where you can see one of the best collections of Impressionist paintings in the world. From the beginnings of the style, through the different genres Impressionist painters choose, to an influence to the later generations of artists.
With around 600,000 inhabitants, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe. It’s a charming place filled with beautiful castles, picturesque villages and exciting history. Situated between Belgium, Germany and France, it’s influenced by all of its neighbours. Although a small country, there are so many interesting places to see there. So, if you were wondering about what to see in Luxembourg, here is your complete travel guide to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Pieter Bruegel the Elder is one of the most interesting Flemish painters. Born in today’s the Netherlands, he spent most of his life in Belgium. There are still many places linked to his life and museums with his paintings in Brussels and Antwerp. To help you find them, here is a little guide on where to see the paintings of Pieter Bruegel the Elder in Belgium.
Visiting museums is a great way to learn about the local culture while travelling. However, sometimes, a motivation to travel for me is purely to see a particular museum. I’m often asked what are, in my opinion, the best museums in Europe. Since it’s quite a tricky question to answer, I’ve asked some of my fellow travel bloggers to help me compile the list of 15 best museums in Europe you have to visit this year.
Swiss Cultural Capital is home to around forty museums. The oldest public art collection in the world and the largest museum in Switzerland are among them. Basel has a long tradition of art collecting. Its museums host art, history, natural history, scientific, cultural and many other collections. To help you decide which museum to visit in Basel, here is the Culture Tourist’s Guide to Museums in Basel packed with info about them.
The North Italy road trip is a bucket-list thing anyone in love with travel should do at least once in their lifetime. That region of Italy is filled with historic cities, charming castles and some incredible nature. From the transparent blue sea, massive mountains to some of the most beautiful lakes you’ll find in Europe, North Italy has them all. To help you make the most out of your trip, here is the North Italy Road Trip guide, including the visits to Milan, Lake Como, Trento and Verona.
If I needed to describe the Swiss city of Basel in three words, they would be humanist, relaxed and eclectic. That’s Basel. The city has a long history, massive affection for arts and culture, but it’s also a modern architecture and business hub. Probably that great mix of old and new in its appearance, and north and south in its attitude gives the city a great relaxed and laid back vibe.
Vatican City is home to some of the most impressive art pieces in the world. From Michelangelo’s Pieta to Rafael’s frescoes, they are all there. It’s impossible to see all those artworks in a day, so when visiting Vatican City, proper planning is crucial! To help you decide what to see in Vatican City, we created this Vatican Travel Guide with some of our best tips.