It shouldn't be a surprise that the clear majority of famous opera houses reside in Europe. After all, the origins of opera can be traced over 400 years to Florence, during the Italian Renaissance. What's more, Germany has the world's most opera houses, followed closely by Italy. If that's not enough, the number of theaters … Continue reading Famous Opera Houses In Europe
Famous Mechanical Clocks in Europe
I’ve been fascinated with mechanical clocks ever since I was stationed in Nuremberg, Germany so very long ago. Indeed, in the city center, there stands Frauenkirche, a beloved 14th century church and national landmark. However, a further attraction to this Gothic church is its mechanical clock with these curiously entertaining automatons. Each day at noon, … Continue reading Famous Mechanical Clocks in Europe
Best Glass Museums In America
Glass artwork is often overlooked when it comes to visiting museums in general. To no surprise, people visiting museums like the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art will favor paintings like Washington Crossing the Delaware. Or they might want to see sculptures like Perseus with the Head of Medusa. But if you bypass the Tiffany … Continue reading Best Glass Museums In America