St. John’s Hospital in Bruges: history, art and rebirth

 

Have you ever visited a place that can transport you back in time, offering a unique experience between art, spirituality and centuries of dedication to human welfare? After a thorough restoration, St. John’s Hospital in Bruges has reopened to the public, offering just such an opportunity.

In this post, I take you on a tour of one of Flanders’ most fascinating historical and artistic gems, which I have already pointed out to you as one of the places to see in Bruges and where the past meets the present in a journey through centuries of history. Located in the heart of the city, St. John’s Hospital stands out not only for its historical importance but also because it houses an extraordinary art collection, including works by Hans Memling, a key figure in 15th-century Flemish painting.

ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL IN BRUGES

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Magic of art exhibitions: why they are such a widespread phenomenon

Have you ever thought about why there are so many exhibitions and why we like them so much, since some events are so crowded?
Undoubtedly, since the second half of the twentieth century, art exhibitions have been a widespread phenomenon all over the world, which knows no crisis and is often a cultural and economic element of a city or an area.

THE MAGIC OF ART EXHIBITIONS

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The Poldi Pezzoli Museum: a journey into the artistic heart of Milan

What really makes a museum unique? In the heart of Italy’s economic capital lies a jewel of history and art: the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan.

More than a museum, the Poldi Pezzoli is a time machine to immerse yourself in a Milan of bygone times, where beauty and art are the undisputed protagonists.

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum: a journey into the artistic heart of Milan

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The restoration of the Fountain of Fortune at the Royal Palace of Naples

Restoration of works of art and our artistic heritage is extremely important to protect, preserve and enhance what our ancestors have handed down to us and what we must leave to future generations.
At the Royal Palace of Naples, the restoration of the Fountain of Fortune, located in the Courtyard of Honor, is underway as part of a large-scale redevelopment project that is bringing new light to this building.

The restoration of the Fountain of Fortune at the Royal Palace of Naples

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Discovering the Ancient Kitchens of the Castle of Miramare in Trieste

What secrets are hidden in the service rooms of a castle, and above all what do the Ancient Kitchens of Miramare Castle in Trieste have to reveal?
In the heart of Trieste, the Castle of Miramare has finally reopened the doors of its kitchens, revealing the secrets of a history also made up of scents and flavours.

In this post I take you on a tour of a new wing of the Miramare Castle accessible to the public, a place where you can discover what was prepared in these kitchens and what dishes Maximilian of Habsburg and Charlotte of Belgium liked to enjoy with their guests. A new stage of the visit to the Miramare Castle in Trieste.

The Ancient Kitchens of the Castle of Miramare in Trieste

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