Tag: interior
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin | Discovering Ireland
Over my travels and education, I have come to find that cathedrals and churches play a great role in Europe’s architectural, art, cultural, and political history. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin is no exception to that rule. For over 800 years this church has been the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, and today…
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The Palais Garnier – Paris Opera House | Discovering France
In all of its extraordinary pretentiousness the Paris Opera House was stunning, and I loved it. The Opera House was designed using classical and Baroque architecture using elaborate materials such as crimson velvet, crystal, gold leafing, and marble. It was masterfully designed throughout its interior, and is truly a pièce de résistance. The Palais Garnier…
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Bucharest’s Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum | The Real Romania
When I had visited the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest, I was told by locals that I was going to see the “Real Romania”. This open-air museum, which is located on the King Michael I Park showcases the traditional village life of Romania. It houses 272 authentic peasant farms, structures, and homes that…
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Warwick Castle | Discovering England
Warwick Castle was one of many great castles that I have been to throughout Britain. The many centuries of long history, enduring architecture, and the classic interior was both fascinating and astounding. Warwick Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1068, has ties to Henry VIII, and has seen nearly 1000 years of British…
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