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11/12/2024

The Peggy Guggenheim modern art gallery in Venice is a diamond nestled in a corner of a jewel-encrusted city. It's also a perfect antidote if you're feeling a little tired of the Gothic churches and Renaissance frescoes that Italy has in abundance🎨

This gallery has some absolute treasures of modern art. There is Severini's Blue Dancer, Ernst's Dressing the Bride, Po***ck's Moon Woman and Dali's Birth of Liquid Desires.

The building itself is gorgeous, with a garden containing sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore and Marino Marini on one side, and an exquisite view of Venice and the Grand Canal on the other.

🔗 Check the link ( https://www.divento.com/en/italy/2057-peggy-guggenheim-collection-venice-all-year.html ) to find out more about it.

06/12/2024

In 2010, American director Gary Winick released the movie "Letters to Juliet" and increased the popularity of Verona and especially the House of Juliet among tourists. The protagonist attended a mysterious Juliet Club, a place where all love letters addressed to Juliet were kept. 💌The club had secretaries who 'helped' Juliet reply to everyone who shared their stories about broken hearts and a desire to find real love.

It can be a little difficult to believe but the Juliet club is a real functioning organisation with many secretaries-volunteers who respond to thousands of love letters every day📬

🔗 https://www.divento.com/en/home/22906-juliet-club-verona.html

03/12/2024

The Anne Frank House, in the centre of Amsterdam, is the hiding place where the Anna penned her famous diary during the Second World War. The Diary of Anne Frank was published posthumously by her father in 1947, and the original is on display as part of the permanent exhibition in what is now a museum.

The rooms of the Secret Annex have been maintained in their authentic state thanks to conscientious preservation activities.

The appeal of Anne Frank's diary lies not in the fact that Anne was Jewish, nor even that she was a victim of persecution; it is universally popular because it is ultimately the testament of a normal, albeit thoughtful, girl in exceptional circumstances. Visiting the Anne Frank House has been a moving experience for millions of people from all over the world.

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28/11/2024

Although Ghent is less known than Belgium’s bigger cities, this Flemish jewel has much to offer. As a medieval port city, Ghent has a handful of museums, historical monuments and ancient churches. Its heritage can be seen directly through its architecture when wandering in its streets. Filled with young students, at night Ghent is a lively city particularly in the Old Town, filled with cafés and restaurants for you to enjoy.

🖼️ Here are Divento's top 7 art sites in Ghent:
1. Graffiti Street
2. Design Museum
3. STAM, Ghent City Museum
4. SMAK, Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art
5. Museum of Fine Arts
6. Museum of Popular Culture
7. Museum Dr. Guislain

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08/11/2024

The Paris art scene is ALIVE this November. Here are some of our picks of the exhibitions opening this month

"Modigliani / Zadkine" at Musée Zadkine’Orsay
📅 Opening: November 14th
🎨 A fascinating dialogue between Modigliani's iconic portraits and Zadkine's expressive sculptures

"Ribera: Darkness and Light" at Petit Palais
📅 Opening: November 5th
🖌️ This major retrospective explores the Baroque's painter mastery of chiaroscuro and his ability to evoke deep emotion through dramatic realism.

"The History of Department Stores" at Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
📅 Opening: November 6th
🏛️ Ttrace the evolution of department stores, from their 19th-century origins to their role as cultural icons of consumerism and architecture.

For info on these exhibitions and more, head to 🔗https://www.divento.com/en/2318-exhibitions-in-paris

01/11/2024

🕯️ On All Saints' Day, many people visit the resting places of those who came before them, honoring their lives.
Some cemeteries are also monumental sites that display beautiful examples of crypts, sculptures and even small chapels. Here are some cemeteries worth exploring around Europe:

1. Monumental Cemetery of Milan, Milan 🇮🇹
2. Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Paris 🇫🇷
3. Central Cemetery, Vienna 🇦🇹
4. Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum, Dublin 🇮🇪
5. American Cemetery, Normandy 🇫🇷
6. Mirogoj Cemetery (Groblje Mirogoj), Zagreb 🇭🇷
7. The British Cemetery, Corfu 🇬🇷
8. Jewish Cemetery, Warsaw 🇵🇱
9. The Monumental Cemetery of Certosa in Ferrara 🇮🇹
10. Notre Dame de Lorette, Pas-de-Calais 🇫🇷

29/10/2024

Avoid the ‘Albanian Riviera’ of crowded beaches and massive hotels and go for a wander around this beautiful historic spot.
Perched on a hilltop with stunning views over the sea, the ruins of the castle and its village date back to Illyrian times (10th century BC to 1st century BC).

Notable among the many churches is the Church of the Virgin Mary or Episcopal Church, constructed on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to the god Apollo. Additionally, the easily accessible Church of All Saints, situated at the castle’s entrance, is another prominent religious site that graces the Himara coastline.

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26/10/2024

We ❤️ Malaga.

From the stunning Picasso Museum to the historic Alcazaba, this sun-kissed city offers a rich tapestry of creativity and heritage.

Ready to immerse yourself in this cultural gem? Check out the Link in Bio for more info and to create your free, personalised itinerary in Malaga🌍

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24/10/2024

One week left for Halloween! If you want to stock up on premium candy for trick-or-treaters (or you just want a treat for yourself), here are our Top 10 places to buy sweets 🍬

1. Çukor Candy Kitchen, Barcelona 🇪🇸

2. NewSee Eat & Candy bar, Budapest 🇭🇺

3. Délices Lamarque, Confiserie, Marseille 🇫🇷

4. Paco Jose - Freiduría de Patatas y Frutos Secos, Malaga 🇪🇸

5. Zuckerlwerkstatt, Vienna 🇦🇹

6. Kingdom of Sweets, Dublin 🇮🇪

7. Chouconut, Brussels 🇧🇪

8. Rococo Chocolates, Marylebone, London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

9. Majani, Chocolate Shop, Bologna 🇮🇹

10. FOL Popcorn, Rome 🇮🇹

22/10/2024

Built in 1987 by the daughter of Albania’s dictator Enver Hoxha as a museum dedicated to the legacy of her father, the Pyramid was used as a conference centre when the Communists fell from power in 1991.

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19/10/2024

The City of Lights is bursting with creativity this month as some of the most anticipated art exhibitions open their doors. Whether you're into classic, contemporary or avant-garde art, there's something for everyone. Here are a few must-visit shows opening in October:

Jackson Po***ck: The Early Years
🏛️ Musée Picasso
🎨 An in-depth look at the formative period of one of America’s most iconic artists.

Pop Forever: Tom Wesselmann &...
🏛️ Fondation Louis Vuitton
🌟 A celebration of Pop Art, highlighting the works of Tom Wesselmann, a leading figure in the movement.

Figures of the Fool: From the Middle Ages to the Romantics
🏛️ Musée du Louvre
🎭 A diverse range of artworks show how the fool has symbolized folly, wisdom, and social critique, offering insights into human nature and society.

Zombies, Death is Not the End?
🏛️ Musée du quai Branly
🧟‍♂️ An eerie yet enlightening look at death, resurrection, and the figure of the zombie across cultures.

Private Lives: from the Bedroom to Social Media
🏛️ Musée des Arts Décoratifs
🏠 A thought-provoking exhibition that examines the balance between privacy and public life in today’s interconnected world.

Trompe-l'œil: The Art of Illusion
🏛️ Musée Marmottan Monet
👁️‍🗨️ Stunning optical illusions of renowned artists and modern installations that blur the line between reality and art.

Lê Phô, Mai-Thu, Vu Cao Dam: Pioneers of Vietnamese Modern Art in France
🏛️ Musée Cernuschi
🎨 Discover the delicate and poetic works of three Vietnamese masters who fused Eastern traditions with Western techniques.

Stephen Jones: Chapeaux d'artiste
🏛️ Palais Galliera
👒 A celebration of haute couture's most iconic milliner, showcasing the daring designs of Stephen Jones.

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16/10/2024

Gjirokastra Fortress dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley.

The first fortifications were probably built in the 5th century BC. Since then the castle has been enlarged over the ages and in 1670 it included around 200 houses. It was the centre of the town until the Bazaar developed outside its northern gate in the 15th century.

During Ottoman times the castle was progressively enlarged and improved until Ali Pasha of Tepelena gave it its present shape by adding the clock tower and its southwest extension in 1811-1812, making it the second largest castle in the Balkans. He built a 12 km aqueduct to bring drinking water from the mountains.

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12/10/2024

The vineyard and winery were created by Beqir Fiska after the fall of Communism, (1997). He planted an old but little known grape variety - the ‘pules’.
�The family has continued to develop the business, so today there is also a red wine (with merlot and cabernet blends), and Raki, the famous Albanian spirit.

The Alpeto vineyard is in a small, sleepy village on the edge of a valley surrounded by mountains. Take a couple of days off to enjoy the peace and quiet, go on walks in the surrounding countryside and - of course - to enjoy a ‘tour’ of the vineyard and a tasting of the wines accompanied by a three course dinner, afterwards.

There is a beautiful terrace overlooking the vineyard where you can enjoy the peaceful view while eating, drinking or simply sitting. The food is locally produced and freshly cooked.

03/10/2024

With its beautiful coastal setting, Butrint is undoubtedly the most outstanding of Albania's ancient sites.

18 km from Saranda, it dates back a lot later than the town, probably to the 6th century BC when the Greeks from Corfu came to live here. Today the magical ruins of the site show each period of the city’s development.

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11/09/2024

A grand museum right in the middle of Stockholm dedicated to Swedish scientist and inventor, Alfred Nobel and his legacy of the Nobel Prize💡

The Nobel Museum features exhibitions dedicated to those who have made the most remarkable contributions to humanity. The museum also puts on a wide range of public events including mini lectures on varied topics at weekends, the occasional more high-profile talk, and if you’re feeling less highbrow, pub evenings on Fridays.

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09/09/2024

Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) is closely associated in many aspects with the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, which houses 24 of his paintings 🖼️

Prince Eugene of Savoy's 18th-century summer palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, surrounded by formal gardens. Now the Belvedere Gallery, it is crammed with art treasures dating from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The Belvedere’s permanent collection has true artistic gems among which are the works of the fin-de-siècle and modernism signed by Gustav Klimt, Max Oppenheimer, Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. The space devoted to the works of Klimt is peerless: it provides an overview of the artist’s paintings, from his Impressionist period until his late works, including the "Golden Portraits" and representative works of Secessionist art. The gallery also has international works, including paintings by Monet and Renoir.

The Kiss - without a doubt, the star of the Belvedere and one of the most reproduced and recognizable images in the world of art. It is worth paying a visit to the gallery, even if it’s only to stand in awe of Klimt’s most moving piece.

06/09/2024

Krakow is a city of youth, with many university students from all around the world bringing the city to life. Despite its nightlife and youthfulness, Krakow remains a hotspot for those interested in arts, culture and history. Cited as one the most beautiful cities in Europe, the old town of Krakow was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its beautiful monuments and churches.

Krakow is the ideal location if you want to plunge yourself back into the past with its breathtaking architecture.

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26/08/2024

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, Exhibition, Tate Modern, London: 15 February-1 September 2024

If you have ever wondered what makes Yoko Ono so famous as an artist and whether she has any real talent, a visit to this exhibition with over 200 works including instruction pieces, scores, installations, films, music and photographs is the best way to find out.

Plan your visit and purchase tickets using our platform🎫
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Walk with a pair of lovers beneath a starry night. Look up at swirling clouds and cypress trees swaying in the wind. Stay a little while in Van Gogh’s favourite park, the ‘Poet’s Garden’, or under a shady tree in Saint-Rémy... 🎨The National Gallery has brought together your most loved of Van Gogh’s paintings from across the globe (some of which are rarely seen in public) for the extraordinary "Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers" exhibition. For more info 🔗 https://www.divento.com/en/home/23440-van-gogh-poets-and-lovers-exhibition-national-gallery-london-14-september-2024-19-january-2025.html

From 2017 and 2024, Céline Laguarde's personal archive was discovered and reassembled in the Musée d'Orsay for this exhibition which reveals work of unexpected quality, variety, and longevity. For more, check out 🔗https://www.divento.com/en/home/23587-celine-laguarde-photographer-exhibition-musee-d-orsay-paris-2024-2025.html

In Norway Harriet Backer (1845-1932) is recognised as one of the finest female painters of the late 19th century but until now she is almost unknown outside her homeland. This beautiful exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay shows how her painting evolved enormously in stylistic terms over the course of her long career. 🔗https://www.divento.com/en/home/23411-harriet-backer-music-of-color-exhibition-musee-orsay-paris-2024-2025.html

Conceptual artist Michael Craig-Martin's show at the Royal Academy starts with a whimper of relatively mundane, grey stuff and ends up with a hurricane of eye-popping, mind-blowing, bold colours and action. 🤯💥 PS. Make sure you leave plenty of time for the last three rooms of the exhibition. 🔗https://www.divento.com/en/home/23447-michael-craig-martin-exhibition-royal-academy-of-arts-london-21-september-10-december-2024.html

Don't miss this small but exquisite exhibition of the works of the three titans of the Italian Renaissance: Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael. They crossed paths briefly at the beginning of the 16th century, when they were competing for the attention of the most powerful patrons in Florence. 📅Opening 9th October at the Royal Academy, London. 🔗https://www.divento.com/en/home/23449-michelangelo-leonardo-raphael-exhibit-royal-academy-london-2024-2025.html

We ❤️ Malaga. From the stunning Picasso Museum to the historic Alcazaba, this sun-kissed city offers a rich tapestry of creativity and heritage. Ready to immerse yourself in this cultural gem? Check out the Link in Bio for more info and to create your free, personalised itinerary in Malaga🌍 🔗https://www.divento.com/en/2004-malaga #MalagaArts #CulturalJourney #ExploreSpain

IHighlights from The Frieze Art Fair (Frieze London and Frieze Masters). Runs until 13th October 2024.

Delve into the captivating history of Konopiště Castle, nestled near Benešov in the Czech Republic. 🏰 Originally a defensive fortress in the late 13th century, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria transformed the castle into a residence. The castle's architecture is a mesmerizing blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau styles, featuring majestic towers, elegant courtyards, and lush gardens. Inside, visitors are treated to an extraordinary array of weapons, hunting trophies, and exquisite artworks, reflecting the refined tastes of its former inhabitants. 🗡️🏆️

Come check out the Skoda Museum in Central Bohemia - a cool place to learn all about the history of this iconic brand. 🚗 You can see how their engineering skills have evolved over time, from their classic models to the latest and greatest innovations. If you're a car enthusiast, you definitely don't want to miss this musum. Hop in and join the fun! More info 🔗 https://www.divento.com/en/country/23466-the-skoda-museum-central-bohemia.html #SkodaMuseum #CentralBohemia

If you have ever wondered what makes Yoko Ono so famous as an artist and whether she has any real talent, a visit to the exhibition at Tate Modern, with over 200 works including instruction pieces, scores, installations, films, music and photographs, is the best way to find out. 🔗https://www.divento.com/en/home/23427-yoko-ono-music-of-the-mind-exhibition-tate-modern-london-2024.html #TateModern #yokoono #yokoonoexhibition #yokoonoart #london #londonexhibition #londonevents

The Picasso Museum is one of the top cultural highlights in Malaga. 🖼️The museum is in the Palacio de Buenavista, a stunning example of 16th century Andalusian architecture, and includes 233 of Picasso’s works. The collection covers many styles, showing Picasso’s mastery in the use of different materials and techniques, through portraits, still life, landscapes, nudes, ceramics and works produced throughout the artist's life. 🎨 https://www.divento.com/en/country/7840-picasso-museum-malaga.html

Průhonice Castle and its park: a UNESCO World Heritage Site✨ Learn about the history of this neo-Renaissance residence, transformed by Arnošt Emanuel Silva-Tarouca in 1885 with the help of renowned architects and artists🧑‍🎨 There are historic frescoes, exquisite decorations, and breathtaking views of Podzámecký Pond. A journey through time and art in the heart of Bohemia.🏰✨

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