Villa Contarini is a patrician villa in Baroque style with a 40 ha park including lakes and alleys. The central building was begun in 1546 under commission by the ... read more
Villa Emo Onlus was created by Palladio, probably between 1556 and 1559. It was commissioned by the Emo family, in who's hands it stayed until 2004. read more
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 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 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
The Vilnius Picture Gallery, housed in the elegant Chodkevičiai (Chodkiewicz) Palace with late Classicism interiors, features a permanent exhibition dedicated to the ... 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
Wawel Royal Castle. This beautifully decorated, impressive and monumental Renaissance building, was build in the 11th century by the Polish rulers. The Romanesque ... read more
Weston Park is a 17th century house, surrounded by a 405 ha (1000 acres) park and gardens. The park was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The house ... read more
Wolfsberg Castle, or also knows as Henckel-Donnersmarck Castle, dates back to the 11th century. It was transformed into a fortress in the 16th century, due to the Turkish ... read more
Zagreb Guitar Festival, Competition and Masterclasses brings together young musicians and the world's leading guitar masters. It gives students a possibility of ... read more
Zakhar Bron School of Music, created by the violonist Zakhar Bron. He is one of the few teachers worldwide who has created his own unique teaching system. read more
The Zeist Music Days, founded in 1994, is an annual two weeks music event filled with chamber music, festival concerts and daily masterclasses by internationally renowned ... read more
Zwettl Abbey is a Cistercian monastery, founded by Hadmar I. of Kuenring in 1138. Stift Zwettl Abbey preserved its medieval appearance till today, whereas the cloister ... read more
Örbyhus Castle, dating back to 1451 and today still in private hands, offers during the summer season guided tours of King Erik XIV’s prison, the castle park and the ... read more
