Sentences with phrase «roman ruins»

The cracked and crumbling surface is reminiscent of Roman ruins and late 20th century earthworks.

In Baalbek, the curator Karina Helou brought «The Silent Echo», featuring nine contemporary artworks, to the humble archaeological site museum that sits inside the city's vast Roman ruins, and to the 2000 - year - old Temple of Bacchus, where Cynthia Zaven's sound installation Perpetuum Mobile (2014) made time palpable, beautiful, and harrowing.

Their worm's - eye views of a collapsed, post-quake highway overpass, reduced to the skeletal remnants of its massive steel spans, convey the look and feel of Piranesi etchings of imperial Roman ruins.

The three statues at the centre of the room are modern black marble replicas of statues from the Roman ruins of Salamis on the eastern coast of Cyprus.

The furniture and walls alike are covered with ghostly chalk drawings that come together, from a certain angle, to depict a totally new image: a plunging vista of Roman ruins (inspired by Piranesi)... Click here to read on.

With a grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Mr. Twombly spent a year with Rauschenberg in Rome and Morocco, where he worked an archaeological dig of Roman ruins.

A COIN IN NINE HANDS PART 6: GUIDO GUIDI (ROMAN RUINS) May 4 - Jun 2, 2018 In Part 6, the coin lands in Ayas, Turkey where in 1998 Italian photographer Guido Guidi recorded the gradually changing sunlight on the Roman ruins.

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Claude Lorrain, Richard Earlom, and the Liber Veritatis December 20, 2016 — March 19, 2017 A selection of six mezzotints by Richard Earlom after drawings of Italian landscapes and Roman ruins by Claude Lorrain.

On the face is a collaged scene of Roman ruins, with a popup tableau of arches and palm trees inside.

When placed in the broader realm of history and art, these fundamental marks become the building blocks to the compositions of which they are conceptually related, such as Piranesi's Roman ruins or the seal of the fallen Austro - Hungarian Empire.

Ruins of 100 Gold Street (1967), a portrait of felled columns strangely reminiscent of Roman ruins, represents the consequence of that claw's power.

Fair enough, between these alone, it's not exactly the most challenging choice and only those who like Roman ruins and ritualistic execution are likely to pick the latter, but there still more nuance and complexity involved in the various moralistic paradigms than before as neither are that likeable.

If you have the time on your Costa Daurada holidays, a trip to the Roman ruins at Tarragon, a UNESCO world heritage site, is well worth the visit.

Top resorts and areas for 2018 / 2019 include Bodrum, the ever - popular Turkish resort, Belek for its Mediterranean coast and Roman ruins and of course, the iconic Marmaris.

The Husa Imperial Tárraco hotel is located in the Tarragona centre, within walking distance of the Cathedral, and the Tarraco UNESCO World Heritage Site complex of Roman ruins including the Colosseum, the Tarragona Ampitheatre and the Torre dels Escipions tower.

With its mix of golden beaches, Roman ruins, and the majestic Mt. Etna looming over...

Sirmione, in the centre of the southern shore, is home to the Grotte di Catullo, an impressive maze of Roman ruins with a museum adjacent to the site.

Those interested in archaeology will not be disappointed either, as there are Roman ruins, a Spanish castle and a small temple which is dated back to the 1st century AD.

Roman ruins and dazzling seascapes are there for you to explore, along with rock caves — such as the magical Blue Grotto, a dazzling natural wonder that sounds as intriguing as it is fascinating — for the more adventurous and sun bleached beauty spots of unspoilt, rural charm.

The hotel is located next to an ancient Greek theater, so you will be surrounded by ancient Roman ruins.

Reims town - centre is just 5 minutes away, allowing easy access to famous attractions such as the Cathedral of Notre - Dame de Reims, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Roman ruins and Place Royale square.

I lived in Mérida, the region's capital for three months at the end of 2012 and talk about all that it has to offer including Roman ruins, storks, catholic saints, scenic reservoirs and more.

You can visit the magnificent Roman ruins in nearby Tarragona or head into Barcelona for some shopping and sightseeing.

Around the area, you can visit many ancient Greco - Roman ruins, and a magnificent waterfall a few kilometres away at Manavgat.

The Velada Mérida Hotel is located in the centre of Mérida and is surrounded by ancient Roman ruins, tourist attractions and cultural sites, ideal for a holiday in Spain.Business or leisure travellers can avail of the well - equipped meeting and reception rooms and the hotel also offers outdoor pool, disabled - accessible facilities, restaurant, bar - cafeteria, safe, parking, wireless Internet access and car rental.

Touring Vienna brought us past many historic sites — the Opera House, countless Viennese cafes, Roman ruins, Holocaust memorials, as well as this more contemporary «love is love» set of stoplights.

Visit the Roman ruins of Italica, also known as Hispalis at Santiponce.

Panoramic tour of Lisbon before continuing to Tróia to visit the Roman ruins of thermal baths, a necropolis and mausoleum.

my two favorites: The Cotton House (Marriott Autograph Collection) which just opened in February and the Mercer Barcelona (unrelated to the one in NYC) built inside the walls of 2,000 year old Roman ruins.

For the more adventurous holidaymakers there are quite a number of scenic walking / hiking trails in Protaras, coastal paths offering uninterrupted views from the cliffs of sea caves and ancient Roman ruins.

The lively city of Mérida has more Roman ruins than anywhere else in Spain, offering an impressive and extensive collection of aqueducts, temples, bridges and the famous amphitheatre.

Start your holiday early by exploring the beautiful Cathedral, Roman ruins or the medieval underground passages dating back to the 14th Century.

Izmir is home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the famed Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as a myriad of Roman ruins, ancient churches, and lively bazaars located within the city and neighboring towns.

Kids will enjoy the walk atop the old walls that encircle the city, and they might also like a visit to the Etruscan and Roman ruins just outside the historic centre.

Just outside the walls are amazing ancient Etruscan and Roman ruins at Roselle.

Just outside the town is Roselle archaeological site, which has the Etruscan and Roman ruins including mosaics.

You can also admire some remarkable Roman ruins, including the vestiges of the impressive main gateway.

Bolonia beach is also located near to the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, making this an excellent choice for an active day out at the beach.

Roman ruins are to be found scattered across the region, testament to its former role as part of Gaul, whilst natural wonders include vast fields of fragrant lavender, dark, Mediterranean - style olive groves, and steep cliffs for added drama.

Discover the ancient Roman ruins, take a dip in the Adriatic Sea or book a candlelit dinner in one of Pula's many excellent restaurants.

From Roman ruins to magnificent Ottoman mosques, the Middle East will surprise and amaze you while at the same time allowing you to examine your previous impressions.

Carefully crafted journeys in Turkey and Greece will take you to some of the world's best preserved Greek and Roman ruins, with a friendly and knowledgeable guide ready to bring their history to life.

We are 15 minutes from Nerja, and 10 minutes from the beautiful town of Almunecar with its castle, roman ruins, winding streets and the popular Friday market.

The Rome cruisetour includes a visit to the Pope's summer residence and Oastia Antica at the mouth of the Tiber River to see some of the most well - preserved Roman ruins and mosaics, as well as enjoy authentic Italian food and wine tastings and escorted tours of the Vatican City's museums and historic buildings.

The Aquincum Hotel Budapest is located in Óbuda, at the foot of Árpád Bridge, close to the Roman ruins of Aquincum and Margaret Island.

Take your time, stick not only to ancient sites and Roman ruins, but also wander through the piazzas, historic streets and parks.

If you want to go even further back, the Roman ruins at Amathus are located just off the promenade.

Roman ruins, Turkish bathhouses, Eclectic palaces, Communist mementos, world - class opera performances, busy markets, fancy restaurants, quality wines, Danube cruises and famous thermal baths, Budapest has it all.

That's why Cosmos has included visits to prehistoric Stonehenge; Bath, known for its Roman ruins and baths; Edinburgh Castle, dating to the 12th century, where you'll admire Scotland's Crown Jewels; Hadrian's Wall, the remains of the fortifications built by the Romans 2,000 years ago to defend against marauding northern tribes; the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620; Chester, where you'll see the Roman remains and half - timbered buildings; the battlefield of Culloden Moor, where in 1746, the last battle was fought on British soil; and more.You'd also expect to see stunning scenery and lush landscapes on a Britain and Ireland tour.