Villa Erba was built in the 19th century by Luigi Erba. It stayed in the hands of the family, including the famous Luchino Visconti, until 1986. read more
Villa Ferrette Academy, a unique Jugendstil moment, opened its door in 2016 for all kind of musical events, including concerts and masterclasses for Violin, Cello, Piano, ... read more
Villa Manin was built for the Manin family in the 17th century, but has been modified several times, as has been its 19 ha garden. Today the furnished villa is a museum, ... read more
Villa Ormond was built in the late 19th century as a "Maison de Plaisance" for the Swiss businessman Ormond. The architect was Emile Réverdin, and the villa is ... read more
Villa Pennisi was built in the 19th century as the 'Grand Hotel de Bains', surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean gardens. The spa was sold, early 50s, but the ... read more
Villa Pennisi in Musica is a classical music Summer School & Festival. It was created in honour of the composer Francesco Pennisi (1934-2000). read more
Villa Rufolo was built in the 13th century for the Rufolo family, but was extensively transformed in the 19th century by Scotsman Francis Neville Reid. The famous ... read more
Villa San Michele was built by the Swedish medical doctor, psychiatrist, author and socialite Axel Munthe, late 19th century. He constructed the house and gardens ... read more
Villa Serra is a 19th century construction, surrounded by an English style park (9 ha). The stables date from the 18th century. The complex, now a public consortium, is ... read more
Villa Tugendhat was built in 1929–1930 for Greta and Fritz Tugendhat, and was designed by the famous architect Mies van der Rohe. It is the only example of modern ... read more
Vilnius Festival is one the most notable music events in Lithuania for symphonic and chamber music, performed by established Lithuanian and international musicians. read more
The Vilnius Picture Gallery, housed in the elegant Chodkevičiai (Chodkiewicz) Palace with late Classicism interiors, features a permanent exhibition dedicated to the ... read more
The Vincas Kudirka Museum, a branch of the National Museum of Lithuania, is dedicated to Vincas Kudirka (1858 – 1899), poet, physician, and the author of both the ... read more
Briest Manor is the eldest seat, since 1345, of the historic von Bismarck family. It is a complex of buildings built in late Renaissance style and surrounded by a park in ... read more
The William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition is an annual international music competition for young musicians held on the first Saturday of March. read more
Wackerbarth Castle was built for Fieldmarshall and Cabinet Minister of August the Strong, Count August Christoph von Wackerbarth. After having changed noble hands many ... read more
Walton Hall was built in the 1830s by Sir Gilbert Greenall, 1st Baronet. He was a brewer and MP. The hall and its garden are since 1941 in the hands of the Warrington ... read more
Wartburg Castle is one of best visited sites in Thuringia, with its long history and historic visitors such as Luther, Goethe...…The castle is a centre of cultural ... read more
The Washington International Competition (WIC), established in 1950, occurs in a three-year rotation for piano, strings and voice, including a competition for ... read more
Water Castle Klaffenbach, used as a hotel, offers in the buildings around the castle : exhibitions, different art & crafts workshops, concerts, events, golf, palace ... read more