This modern, four-room building traces the stylistic development of the painter, Nestor Martín Fernández de la Torre, who was born in Gran Canaria and was obsessed his entire life with showing and encouraging the most typical characteristics of the Islands in illustrations, furniture, clothes and publicity posters. One of his most famous works is El Poema del Atlántico (The Poem of the Atlantic), which can be found in a special room of the musuem
The "ugly duckling" of beaches in the city of Las Palmas is conversely an important leisure area for thousands of people, as it offers the best conditions for bathing, fishing and watersports every day. As well as the imposing La Luz Port, this little beach with golden sand houses the fabulous Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria, the authentic breeding ground of Olympic yachtsmen. At this beach, visitors can take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean without having to leave the city
This museum, founded by Doctor Chil y Naranjo in the 19th century, offers a splendid survey of the history of the pre-Hispanic Canaries. Apart from the very complete library, which is no doubt the best in the archipelago, the visitor can admire ancient mummies of pre-Hispanic Islanders, little clay figures, models and representations of what life on the island was like before the arrival of the Spaniards and pieces of great archeaological value
The Casa Museo de Colón commemorates explorer Christopher Columbus' visit to the islands on his way to "discover" the Americas, as well as the role that the Canary Islands played as a bridge between the New and Old Worlds. A reproduction of the navigator's shipboard cabin, complete with an exhibition of pre-Colombian ceramics inside are featured. A section of the museum is set aside for a fine arts exhibit. The building itself is a fine example of typical Canary Island architecture, with an impressive Gothic sandstone façade and lovely wooden balconies. Admission is free.
50-meter indoor pool in the middle of the Example, making it a very popular swimming hole. People come here to swim and to play waterpolo as well. Admission, a real bargain if one compares it to the prices of other swimming pools.
The Cathedral of Our Lady's construction began in 1352, and ended in 1518, resulting in the largest Gothic church in the Netherlands. Learn its amazing history, from the 'iconoclastic fury' of 1566 that destroyed much of the interior, to the repairs that discovered beautiful murals beneath the whitewashed walls. The cathedral was furnished with renaissance, baroque, rococo and classical works of art which were plundered by French revolutionaries, though many were returned. The exceptional stained-glass windows are 16th and 17th century. Admission is EUR1 for adults; free for children.
30 years ago Hans Beers moved from Holland to Antwerp, the city he knew as a student and where he used to go out with his friends. He was looking for a house where he could live and work and found the ideal place in the Isabella Brantstraat. This narrow one-way street behind the Antwerp Court of Justice (Gerechtshof) is named after Rubens' first wife and very appropriate location for Beers' gallery and paintings repair studio. Hans Beers also exhibits paintings of his own: his favourite themes are war and peace, creation and evolution of mankind, the grandeur of the Cosmos! Entrance is free.
Art nouveau was practically born in Brussels. Victor Horta (1861-1947), considered Brussels' master of the art, designed this house and lived in it until 1919; there are as many as 300 such buildings in the city. It was restored in 1991 and is now a museum. Horta is known for his design of buildings using industrial materials such as metal and iron, manipulated to look organic and natural. Admission: Adults EUR5; students, 60+ EUR4; school groups EUR3.
This unusual museum is only a two minute walk from the Grand-Place. Using light, sound, smell and touch, Scientastic takes visitors on a journey of discovery. You will find 80 exciting and interactive hands-on creations. These unique exhibits are based on the themes of entertaining physics, illusions, and the five senses. The kinds of exhibits you will encounter, include: fly at the mirror like a bird; sit down like a fakir; have your picture taken in an impossible "Esher type" box to amaze your friends. Scientastic lets you explore dozens of optical illusions, proving that seeing is believing! Admission: Adult EUR5; Under 26, Retired EUR4
A visit to the famous trick fountains in the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace is a summer pleasure that you can't miss. With grottoes, fountains, floating sculptures and sudden spouts of water from behind bushes or trees, the Wasserspiele is a good example of the baroque fondness for extravagance. This magical fusion of water and light is extremely popular with kids of all ages, of course you will get wet.
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Author Name : Sarah
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Hobbies: romantic novels, cook for my grandsons, write, read, travel when I can.
