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Ancient Greek & RomanArchitectureItaly: CentralUncategorized

A Guide to Rome’s Ancient and Historic Bridges

by sarahjaneirvine on October 4, 2022 5:00 pm on October 4, 2022

Roman bridges don’t get as much attention as their cousins the aqueducts and the arenas, perhaps because we still use them every day. Ancient Romans…

11 min read 580 views
Reus Spain Casa Navas By Domenech Interior Stained Glass Ceiling And Carved Stonework Art Nouveau Modernista Architecture
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Casa Navàs and Catalan Art Nouveau in Reus, Spain

by sarahjaneirvine on October 4, 2022 8:36 am on October 4, 2022

Although Gaudí never designed any buildings in his hometown, Reus contains the greatest concentration of Catalan Art Nouveau work outside of Barcelona. Lluís Domènech i Montaner,…

8 min read 315 views
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Roman and Romanesque in Tarragona, Spain

by sarahjaneirvine on August 26, 2022 5:19 pm on August 26, 2022

Just an hour from Barcelona, Tarragona’s historic center spills down the hillside to the sea. As the former capital of the Roman Empire’s largest province,…

10 min read 290 views
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Medieval Mallorca: Architecture and Atmosphere in Palma's Old Town

by sarahjaneirvine on August 17, 2022 5:48 pm on August 17, 2022

From its strikingly modern Gothic cathedral looming over the sea to the stark beauty of its Arab bath complex, Palma de Mallorca’s architecture offers a…

12 min read 403 views
Soller Mallorca Bank Art Nouveau Modernista Architecture Stone Building By Rubio Exterior With Two Curved Balconies
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A Guide to Art Nouveau Architecture in Sóller, Mallorca

by sarahjaneirvine on August 3, 2022 2:41 pm on August 3, 2022

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the town of Sóller is a popular travel destination, both as a day trip from…

7 min read 428 views
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Gaudí and Modernisme in Palma de Mallorca

by sarahjaneirvine on July 30, 2022 1:21 pm on July 30, 2022

Caught between the island’s beach resorts and the better-known landmarks in nearby Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca flies under most visitors’ radar. Yet the city is…

9 min read 584 views
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Barcelona’s Ruta del Modernisme: a Self-Guided Walking Tour

by sarahjaneirvine on July 19, 2022 8:26 pm on July 19, 2022

There’s no better place to experience Art Nouveau architecture than in Barcelona. The dynamic forms, innovative materials, and exquisite craftsmanship acquired a deep significance in…

17 min read 476 views
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The Striped Cathedrals of Orvieto and Siena

by sarahjaneirvine on May 24, 2022 3:54 pm on May 24, 2022

Most of us associate medieval European architecture with bare stone, limited colors, and above all, solemnity. The cathedrals of Siena and Orvieto are a delightful…

10 min read 512 views
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A Day in Genoa: From Ferries to Funiculars

by sarahjaneirvine on April 19, 2022 9:37 am on April 19, 2022

Genoa’s nickname La Superba means “the Proud” but compared to the other great Italian city-states, it’s surprisingly down-to-earth. The city’s refreshingly low levels of tourism are somewhat…

8 min read 450 views

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