On June 19, 2009, the newly renovated Hermitage Amsterdam opened its doors to reveal the best of Russian culture. Located on the Amstel River, this museum is a grand venue. The Hermitage Amsterdam’s building, known as the Amstelhof, dates back to 1682, when it served as a retirement home for elderly women. Now it houses » Read more
Archive for July, 2009
The June, 2009 opening of the Hermitage in Amsterdam. Photo by wizse.
Barcelona Art: Free (and cheap) museums, and more
By Regina W. Bryan Cheap or even free is a great price in an expensive town like Barcelona. There are many museums in eastern Spain’s capital city, some with high entrance fees, such as Casa Batllo, and others with ocassional free admission. Let’s explore the latter. 1. Caixa Forum Funded by the Catalan bank, La » Read more
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