What does your door say about you? I like doors. Especially doors from previous eras, which are often intricate and beautiful. Medieval iron doors, rusty or not, with our without rivets. Doors with wrought iron decorations. Wooden doors with arty woodcarving. Colourful doors. Personalised doors. And the list goes on. For some, a door is […]
Disappointing City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
It looked so Instagramable! I had seen lots of fantastic pictures of this architectural highlight of Valencia. The whole place looked utterly beautiful and photogenic on each and every picture I saw. Let me first tell you a bit more about The City of Arts and Sciences, and after that I will explain why we […]
Stunning North Railway Station Valencia
The stunning North Railway Station in Valencia, also known as the Estacio del Nord, was built between 1906 and 1917. Where to find it Valencia’s main railway station -it is still in use- lies next to the Bullring (Plaza de Toros) and is located only 200 metres from the Town Hall Square that I wrote […]
Valencia’s central Post Office looks majestic inside and out
Plaza al Ayuntamiento is surrounded by beautiful architecture Every tourist in Valencia visits the famous Townhall Square or Plaza al Ayuntamiento . It’s a beautiful square, surrounded by fantastic architecture. The Palacio de Correos y Telegrafos is a real gem One of the architectural gems is the central Post Office or Palacio de Correos y […]
Antwerpen Centraal most beautiful railway station in the world
Visiting Antwerp with my dad and my brother When my dad told us that he was keen to visit the renovated railway station of Antwerpen: Antwerpen Centraal, my brother and I decided to take him there. Antwerpen Centraal was built between 1895 and 1905 in an eclectic style with elements of Art Nouveau, classicism, neo-renaissance […]
Groningen Landmarks and Architecture
Typically Groningen Before I tell you more about Groningen Landmarks and architecture, here are some fast facts: Groningen has 200.00 residents and the average age of it’s population is the lowest/youngest in the Netherlands. This has everything to do with the cities university and the 50.000 students that live in Groningen. Anecdote: I loved the […]
Sydney’s Terraced Houses - Verandas and Filigree ornaments
Besides buildings from the British colonial era, Sydney’s architectural highlights are the so called Terraced Houses. Sydney’s Charming Terraced Houses What should you think of when I say: Terraced Houses Sydney? Well, literally they are just attached houses, built in a row. But in Sydney, one usually refers to the much sought-after heritage, terraced, filigree houses. These houses […]
Sydney Opera House - a photogenic landmark
THE iconic landmark of Sydney is of course the famous and beautiful Sydney Opera House. The spectacular architecture of the building is a must-see for everyone who visits Sydney. The architect is the Danish Utzon. He said the design was inspired by the simple act of peeling an orange. The 14 shells of the building, […]
Moroccan architecture in Marrakech
Moroccan architecture and style elements Moroccan architecture has influences from Africa and Europe with Moorish and Islamic style elements. The architectural style is known for lavish gardens, extravagant geometrical decorations, elaborate use of deep and contrasting color. In Marrakech I was amazed and impressed by the intricate carvings in cedar wood, italian marble and stalactite-like […]
Digital Media City Seoul. Architecture, art and media.
The first time we went to Seoul, we stayed on the ‘other side’ of the river in the Conrad hotel in the IFC. Right next to Frits’ work, but far from all the attractions. Not really a problem, since the subway is connected, as is a huge shopping mall with ample F&B options. The hotel itself is […]