subject: Track Down Last-minute Cross-country European Vacations And Research On Significant Ski Lodges And T [print this page] Immerse in Art with Nice European Vacations
Immerse yourself in art by visiting the museums of Nice on your European vacations. Aficionados of contemporary art will love the Muse dArt Moderne et dArt Contemporain and its large permanent collection of Pop Art and New Realism styles as well as those from the Nice School. Young local talents are given the opportunity to showcase their work at the Galerie Jean Renoir. Set on a quaint 17th century villa, the Muse Matisse features a mind-boggling number of personal effects, engravings, drawings and paintings to the delight of fans of this beloved artist. The Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall is a stark contrast, its paintings with biblical themes an assault on the senses displayed in a bare structure that belies the color within. Another alternative to museums in Nice is the host of charming churches you can visit. Russian Orthodox influence shines prominently on the architecture of Cathdrale Saint Nicolas, while Chapelle de la Misricorde is a striking example of French baroque religious architecture.
Fun European Vacations to Dublin
If you fancy drinks at any time of the day, Dublin may be just the thing to complete your European vacations!Locals report that Kehoes is the best place to head to for the perfect pint of Guinness. The friendly bar staff keeps your mugs full even on busy nights and the crowd huddles around the stairs for conversation. An old microbrewery pub in Dublin is the Porterhouse which sells its own label; apparently, its lagers, ales and stouts are the best you can find at any store. Complement your drink with Irish stew, a house specialty, which will fill you up at an incredible price. Temple Bar, one of the citys most charming neighborhoods, has art galleries, bars and cafes lining its cobblestone streets and mingling with its architectural marvels and eco-friendly schemes. Schedule your Dublin vacation around March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day is always a great excuse to drink!The parade exhibits some of the continents best street performers during a four-day gala. Make sure to wear green, lest you get pinched by the locals!
Learn About Vienna's Art and Culture on European Vacations
Vienna is an art and culture hub of Europe -- the perfect city to make your European vacations more memorable and fulfilling. A dazzling display of beauty at night, the Wiener Staatsoper is Vienna's State Opera where theater aficionados can catch 50 to 60 world-class performances every year. The Hofburg Museum exhibits the imperial jewels of the royal family of Habsburgs. Another demonstration of imperial affluence is the Sisi Museum; devoted to the Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria, the museum showcases the imperial apartments. The Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum have numerous paintings by old masters, and ancient and classical artifacts. These museums are not even part of Viennas museum quarter, formerly the imperial stalls which were converted to a museum complex in the 1990s. The Leopold Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of modern Austrian art from artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, is found in this complex.
European Vacations to Lovely Paris
Start your European vacations with a trip to the City of Light. The Eiffel Tower, in its time considered a monstrosity, is now probably the most famous of all its landmarks, but it is by no means the only one. Walk a few meters to the Place Charles de Gaulle where you will spot the Arc de Triomphe at its center; this famous structure was built in honor of war heroes who fought for France during the Napoleonic Wars. To its east is the Champs-lyses, a haven for those who travel to the city to shop. France is almost synonymous to art, and Paris has numerous museums that tourists will love. The Louvre Palace houses almost 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 19th century that you can admire over an area of 60,600 square meters. Down at the old railway station of Gare dOrsay is the massive Muse dOrsay and its huge collection of French art -- culptures, paintings, photographic material, and furniture -- covering the period between 1848 and 1915. Numerous impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Degas, Czanne, Renoir and Van Gogh are on display. When in town, eat like the locals do -- relax at a caf, order a baguette, and watch life pass by.
