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Art History City Breaks - Centuries of artistic excellence
Continental Europe has been a hotbed of artistic expression for centuries and art lovers can savour a rich heritage of art from every period. Whether the interest is in the Flemish old masters in Brussels and Amsterdam, priceless icons in elegant St Petersburg or a visit to the spectacular Guggenheim Museum in trendy Bilbao, inspiring art history city breaks have something for everyone. In fact many cities themselves are artistic masterpieces such as the magical architecture of Verona, exuberant Barcelona or enchanting Bruges. Italy offers arguably the most rewarding art history city breaks with renaissance Florence, elegant Venice and the incomparable ancient sights and art of Rome attracting visitors from far and wide.
Art History City Breaks - Visually stunning historic Europe
Art history city breaks are sure to focus on major venues such as the Prada of Madrid, the Palace of Verseilles and the Musee d'Orsay in Paris and cutting edge Tate Modern in London. These all offer spectacular visual images however each city also has many hidden surprises and lesser known art galleries full of amazing artwork and history that deserves exploring in detail. Many smaller cities are no less inspiring and feature dream architecture, a less hectic pace and refreshingly unstuffy museums and galleries where the art speaks for itself. Charming Krakow has numerous art treasures to admire and its Wawel Castle state rooms are as opulent as any major palace in Europe. Prague, the city of 1,000 spires has been a feature on cultural tours of Europe for a long time and never fails to inspire. It has some of the finest examples of Gothic and Baroque art to be found anywhere.
Art History City Breaks - Exotic religious art treasures
Venturing further afield can be as rewarding with very colourful art to view especially across the Atlantic. New York City has always been at the forefront of American art and possesses some of the best art venues in the world. It also has a vibrant local scene for lovers of contemporary art. In Miami you can admire the amazing art deco buildings and galleries filled with extravagant Latino artwork for a wider perspective of art appreciation. Exotic art history can be savoured in teeming Bangkok, home to hundreds of ancient Buddhist temples containing priceless religious art treasures. Enjoy a rewarding spiritual experience as you view some of the most unique art that are revered by local people like nowhere else.
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