Fontfroide Abbey has a long history which dates back to the 11th century. It was rather neglected when it was bought in 1908 at auction by Artist and curator Gustave ... read more
The Stift Altenburg is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1144 by Countess Hildeburg of Poigen-Rebgau, and has a lot to offer today for visitors. The impressive Baroque ... read more
Schloss Gloggnitz, a former Benedictine abbey dating back to 1094, was dissolved in 1803 and has changed hands several times thereafter. The first private owner was ... read more
Circus Maximus was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome (621 x 118 m) and could accommodate over 150.000 spectators. Today it is used as a park and a venue for ... read more
Clairvaux Abbey dates back to the 12th century and is the former monastery of St Bernard, founder of the Cistercian Order, an austerely reformed branche from the ... read more
The Czech Museum of Music, part of the National Museum in Prague, displays a collection of musical instruments made by renowned Czech and international artisans. The ... read more
Erasmus House is dedicated to the life and work of Erasmus, paintings, books, manuscripts and a philosophical garden. The Beguinage of Anderlecht was the smallest ... read more
International Summer Academy Ettal and Festival, founded in 1977, is an annual classical music event with masterclasses, public and free, its academy concerts, and also ... read more
La Cervara Monastery of San Girolamo dates back to 1361, and is today in private hands. The abbey, surrounded by beautiful gardens, is open to the public for cultural, ... read more
The Landmark Arts Centre offers a year-round programme of concerts and other live events, exhibitions, fairs and arts classes. The magnificent building was constructed ... read more
Maisel Synagogue, part of the Jewish Museum in Prague, holds a permanent exhibition 'Jews in the Bohemian Lands, 10th-18th Century', displaying a wealth of ... read more
Melk Abbey, dating back to 1089, is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque ensembles. It is famous worldwide, and part of UNESCO’s world cultural ... read more
The Musical Instruments Museum, part of The Royal Museums of Art and History, is internationally renowned for its exquisite collection of over 8,000 musical instruments. ... read more
Monastery Wernberg Castle (Kloster Schloss Wernberg) is a historic place where you can spend a peaceful day, or several days at the monastery's guesthouse, far away ... read more
The Museo di Roma in Trastevere, located in the former Carmelite monastery of Sant'Egidio, is dedicated to Roman Folklore and Roman poets. Its permanent ... read more
Ole Bull Museum Lysøen is the former summer residence of the Norwegian violin-virtuoso Ole Bull (1810-1880). The villa was built in 1873. The composer often invited ... read more
The Riddarholm Church is the final resting place of the Swedish kings, and is Stockholm's only preserved mediaeval abbey. The church is open during the summer ... read more
The St. Charles Borromeo Church is an extraordinary gem of cultural heritage. It was built in 1626 and is famous for its art works and concerts. Peter Paul Rubens (1577 ... read more
The Hugh Lane Museum dates back to the extraordinary collection of modern art, brought together by Sir Hugh Lane, and which he presented to the Dublin Corporation (now ... read more
Utstein Monastery, dating back to the 11th century, is Norway’s only preserved medieval Augustinian monastery. Today it is a museum, conference centre and venue for ... read more
