Sentences with phrase «for medieval architecture»

«Gothic» was used in the Renaissance as a pejorative adjective for medieval architecture.

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I've been away from my hometown for 8 years now... I miss its medieval narrow streets and architecture.

Knights, medieval European architecture and weaponry, and even dragons have established the backbone for too long.

He gave Holmesian England a kick up the architecture, but for his next film Guy Ritchie is venturing even further back into medieval times...

Here you can shop for local crafts as you admire the Byzantine architecture, or delve deeper into the history of the town with a trip to the medieval castle.

Save for some technology that could transport the smells of an early - morning market or send the rays of warmth one experiences sipping sangria in a sunny plaza in the late afternoon, the iconic images of Gaudí architecture, Medieval cathedrals and freshly - prepared tapas are as good as one can gets to convey what it's like spending time in this capital of Catalonia.

• Amsterdam: Explore the canals by night in a saloon boat • Athens: View the Parthenon from the Grande Bretagne Hotel rooftop • Barcelona: Go on a tapas crawl • Belle - Île, France: Enjoy oysters at Le Bistrot du Port • Berlin: Tap into the underground nightlife scene • Budapest: Stay at the restored Four Seasons Gresham Palace • Copenhagen: Browse contemporary design shops • Florence: Tour the Vasari Corridor at the Uffizi • Galway, Ireland: Pair oysters with Guinness at Moran's Oyster Cottage • Iceland: Marvel at the Northern Lights • Isle of Skye, Scotland: Go for whisky tastings at Tallisker distillery • Istanbul: Wander the Grand Bazaar • London: Start with breakfast at the cabmen's shelter on Pont Street • Madrid: Visit the Black Paintings room at the Museo del Prado • Moscow: Tour the Diamond Vaults within the Kremlin • Paris: Snack on bread from Du Pain et Des Idees • Peloponnese, Greece: Stay at the ultra-luxe Amanzoe • Prague: Explore Prague's historic center • Rome: Buy a gelato at San Crispino • Santorini, Greece: Lounge at Red Beach • Sicily: See the mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale • Siena, Italy: Attend the medieval - era Palio horse race • Spain: Take an architecture - themed drive from Bilbao to Granada • Stockholm: Visit the Vasa Museum • Venice: Shop for glassware at L'Angolo del Passat • Versailles, France: Explore Andre Le Notre's gardens at Versailles • Vienna: Attend a concert at the Musikverein

Make sure you spend an hour or two wandering through the medieval streets looking up at the impressive architecture, and hire a punt on the river for great hilarity, plus a waterside view of the colleges.

Hallmark Hotels Llyndir Hall is ideally located for you to explore local attractions in the beautiful countryside in North Wales and ideal for discovering the magnificent medieval architecture, fabulous boutique shopping, and beautiful parks in historic Chester.

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a Western Europe country known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and for being the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.

Delve into the historic city of Bruges, famed for its enigmatic beauty and medieval architecture.

For solo travellers looking for more than just sunshine on their summer holiday, seven - night beachside breaks in Catalan Spain include authentic experiences such as a cookery workshop and escorted trips to Barcelona, Girona, the medieval hill town of Hostalric and Canet de Mar, with its Catalan architectuFor solo travellers looking for more than just sunshine on their summer holiday, seven - night beachside breaks in Catalan Spain include authentic experiences such as a cookery workshop and escorted trips to Barcelona, Girona, the medieval hill town of Hostalric and Canet de Mar, with its Catalan architectufor more than just sunshine on their summer holiday, seven - night beachside breaks in Catalan Spain include authentic experiences such as a cookery workshop and escorted trips to Barcelona, Girona, the medieval hill town of Hostalric and Canet de Mar, with its Catalan architecture.

Best for history lovers: Castello Scaligero gives a fascinating insight into the town's medieval past, while the Palazzo dei Capitani is an excellent example of Venetian Gothic architecture.

Medieval Jerez de Frontera is a city steeped in historic buildings and architecture; take a good pair of walking shoes with you for your holiday to Jerez de Frontera, so you may explore to your heart's content.

After breakfast, departure from Sighisoara to Harman and Prejmer, 2 UNESCO sites where you will discover a fantastic medieval architecture for peasant fortified towns.

The landscapes, art and architecture of Italy are timelessly captivating and for couples on holiday there are few places as romantic as a medieval Tuscan village or Renaissance city for a lingering candlelit dinner.

Everything from the medieval architecture to the monstrous enemy designs will make you smile in amazement as you are dodging for your life.

Knights, medieval European architecture and weaponry, and even dragons have established the backbone for too long.

From the chambers at Knossos to the villas and municipal structures of Rome, from medieval and Renaissance ecclesiastical architecture to Baroque courts and palaces the mural was a primary vehicle for pictorial space, the wall the substrate of choice for public - scale allegorical figuration both secular and sacred.

He is best known for his etchings of medieval French architecture, which are characterized by attention to intricate detail.

In his upcoming exhibition at Galerie Forsblom Kolehmainen has for the first time used historical architecture as his works» starting point, photographing Istanbul's Byzantine and Medieval Ottoman religious structures of 500 - 600 A.D..

Once she was an indie pop star, now she makes film art and won a well - deserved Turner prize for splicing together medieval architecture and a 1970s shop fire.

Tudor architecture, a style born during the final evolution of Medieval architecture in England, is a popular choice for North Texas residents.