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Egypt bars officials from travel over art theft, agency
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s general prosecutor has blocked nine Culture Ministry officials from travel as part of an inquiry into the theft of a Van Gogh painting worth an estimated $55 million, a state-owned newspaper said on Monday.

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Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol and one province in Andalusia, Spain. Malaga airport is very famous, because flying a large number of budget flights to here from various places in Europe. It is natural that people spend their weekends in Spain, enjoying its beaches and stress free environment. Malaga is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and Antonio Banderas. This city was born 2000 years before and during the 8th Century was when the Arab-Muslim rulers of Spain, this city an important commercial center. Malaga in southern Spain is located, and the climate here is subtropical with mild winters and summers light. Sunshine year-round mild winters and Malaga won a great reputation among the tourists. The infrastructure of Malaga is remarkable and drawing visitors daily. Another important feature is that it could easily by plane or train or boat to be reached from anywhere in Europe. Malaga Cathedral, where construction began in 1528, was the Cathedral of the Incarnation known. The cathedral is formed by the fusion of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. There are many chapels in this church and most important of these is the Chapel of Santa Barbara. The cathedral is a museum where precious gold and silver received. Alcazaba Malaga is one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in Spain. It contains over a hundred times, and the Archaeological Museum, surrounded by gardens and fountains. Pablo Picasso, one of the most important painter was born here. His family decided that his paintings, the city dedicated to his death. Even if there are two other Picasso museums in Europe, the Picasso Museum in Malaga the privilege of the great man is at his place of birth to honor. Malaga has a convenient transportation system such as bus and train. Most places could easily be covered travel by bus through the top and bottom. Buses are available every half hour, and it is the cheapest mode of transportation. Costa del Sol stretches along the coast line of more than 160 km, containing the most beautiful beaches in them. Malaga has the best climate in Spain, because preventing the huge mountain of north wind from entering the area. People who live here are very friendly, hospitable and enjoy the company of all visitors. Malaga is the third largest airport in Spain, with many low-cost airlines flying from all major points in Europe. After the service was introduced AVE Madrid was, Malaga, visitors have increased dramatically to a relaxing weekend.

Travel memories are never far from artist’s palette
Library hosts art exhibit

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Travel Peru – the Churches and Cathedrals of Lima, Peru
Downtown Lima, Peru is home to several churches, cathedrals and monasteries, featuring amazing architectural design and housing magnificent artwork dating back as far as the 16th century. Contributor: Kelly de Borda Published: Jul 30, 2010

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Travel Diary Day 2: Magic of the Matopos
AFTER his travel diary following a visit to Zimbabwe in November 2009 [ DAY 1 ; DAY 2 ; DAY 3 ; DAY 4 ; DAY 5 ], Scott Ramsay returned recently and travelled for four weeks in the western parts of the country, discovering deserted tourist attractions, plenty of welcoming locals and more than a few roadblocks.

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Life never sleeps in the capital of France-Paris. The City of Lovers or the lights of the city, the city of Paris exceptional because it is not just one but a multitude of attractions that leave every visitor bizarre. The aura of the city, so visitors are kept. The city is so rich in exotic and possessions that it becomes difficult to explore the whole city in a few days.
The many benefits
The Art of Glamour, has the mystifying Eiffel Tower to the stunning Seine River, the beautiful city of Paris all. When we speak of the city of art and architecture, Paris has some of the coveted monuments in the world. For example, Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe prominent “(a piece of architecture, which again goes on the road), called the Square of Peace (known for its huge statues and fountains) and the wonderful pillar from Egypt, the obelisk of Luxor. The Eiffel Tower has its own history. Counted among the wonders of the world, the tower 986 m high and weighs 700 tons.
Unity in diversity
Paris has a large number of small regions that contribute to the diversity of this pleasant place. Just to name a few, in this context-
The region, the Marais in Paris speaks about the rich tradition and history of the city. Marais, the land where King Henry II took his last breath, and home to some of the archaic French buildings. The Musee Carnavalet museum has many archaeological discoveries along the beautiful and historic paintings, sculptures, etc., are other well-known museums, the Museum Cognaq Jay, Briccard Lock, Museum of Hunting and Nature (famous for stone age weapons) and last but not least the Musee Picasso that the greatest number of paintings by Picasso has worlds. The Jewish quarter in the Marais district and are familiar with Jewish traditions and customs has always been an apple of the eyes of every visitor.
The region of the neighborhoods of Paris is a paradigm of unity and diversity. That’s because people of all caste and creed inhabit the site. It is round the clock activity with plenty of markets, restaurants, gardens, lounges, etc. in this region, the old streets of the Roman epoch.
Not to be overlooked is the popular Montmartre in the Paris region. The area is has been reduced by the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which adorned nearly the height of the Eiffel Tower. The place is often visited for its being the land of illustrious artists like Zola, Van Gogh, Degas and Turgeney. Besides the shape, the region has the exclusive Montmartre Cemetery, where the great souls of Degas, Stendhal, Mongolia, etc. The rest in peace. There is also the famous museum of Montmartre where people like Renior Dufy and Suzanne Valada had resided.
But that’s not all. The Notre Dame Notre Dame, the region is worth examining. The old cathedral, an incarnation of love is also an underground crypt and a small museum for the visitors.
A unique and exciting place in the city of Paris is the Louvre Museum. This museum has some of the most famous sculptures in the world, paintings, crockery and other antiques. If there’s precious World Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is also two giant winged bulls that have long been used to guard the palace Sragon II and the Hammurabi Code. Other antiquities from Babylon, Mesopotamia, Sumeria etc. can also be seen. Among the many galleries like Prints and Drawings Gallery, art gallery etc. the sculpture gallery Dazzle is crowned by the beautiful courtyard Michelangelo. Overall, the Louvre is a spectacular place to stop by.
The authentic magnum opus of art masters like Renoir, Sisely, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Degas and Pissarro at the Musée d’Orsay can also be visited museum, which also
exclusive primitive sculptures.
See also the magnificent gardens in Paris. For example, the Rond-Point, the Grand Palais, the Petit Palace, etc. being some of them.
However, it falls short of words and ink to appraise and press the brilliance and luster of the unusual and wonderful city Paris, the charm and charisma to lift the person carries the potential “One of the dead.

Create your own video on studio.stupeflix.com ! Melbourne Landing, 1840; watercolour by W. Liardet (1840). The Windsor Hotel, one of the few surviving grand buildings from the 1880s boom. Flinders Street Station, intersection of Swanston and Flinders Streets, 1927. ICI House, commenced in 1955, was a powerful symbol of the Olympic city’s modern aspirations. Aerial view of Melbourne city and surrounds looking south towards Port Phillip Bay. Parliament House, home to Melbourne’s State Government. The City of South Melbourne (town hall pictured) was the oldest of several large independent municipalities which have since been amalgamated. The Melbourne Town Hall from the western side of Swanston Street looking towards the eastern end of Collins Street. The Hoddle Grid in central Melbourne, viewed from the Observation Deck at Rialto Towers. Melbourne’s Chinatown, established in 1854, is not only the oldest in Australia but one of the oldest in the world. Victorian terrace housing, typical of many of Melbourne’s inner suburbs, which have been subject to gentrification and urban renewal since the 1970s. A view of Melbourne Docklands and sprawling north western suburbs from the Observation Deck at Rialto Tower. The University of Melbourne, established in 1853, is the second oldest in Australia. The Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne’s largest war memorial built from money raised by public contributions. Federation Square, one of Melbourne’s most popular public meeting spaces. The …

If you wish to see some of the best art in Spain, look no further than the 52nd Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Calle Santa Isabel Among the masterpieces on the walls hang works by Javier Solana, Miro and Picasso.
One of the most famous pieces of hundreds of works on the walls of the Queen Sofia is Picasso’s Guernica. Those who came with other works classified collection of the Museum of Modern Art as one of the largest not only in Spain but outside in all of Europe.
When you think of modern art, they usually think that the art will be housed in a modern gallery. This is not the case with Queen Sofia. The building was in the 18 Century built. That’s life would end in 1970, with a day to be demolished, but was later declared a national monument and preserved and converted into a museum.
Not only the building is a place to see great works, it also offers a magnificent view over the city. The building has elevators framed transparent as you go on trips to the gallery. From the elevator you can add a beautiful view of Madrid.
Once you exit the elevator, their experiences with the arts are in progress. First, you meet a selection of artworks, including Solana Circle Café Pombo, the meeting of the pharmacy, choir and girls. While the more modern pieces of the collection ranges from the late 19th Century to modern times.
It is a great collection of Miro in the museum, a popular attraction among the masses that has come to the library, includes screw, woman, man with pipe, and wife Fleur and bird in the night (Male and flies into the night ). This work was painted in years 20 and 30 in Barcelona.
Another very popular series of works in the museum are those of Dali. Included in Queen Sophia are the light of the moon in 1927, the portrait Galarina 1945 and 1951 and 1955 painted crucifixion.
Of course, many are attracted by several pieces of the Picasso Museum. You can not expect that many of a series of Picasso. Included in this collection is his first communion in 1896 with a young Picasso painting in a very academic. In addition, the woman in blue in the 1901’s work also shows some of his young.
You begin to see the Cubist style in 1907 by Picasso Las Señoritas of Avignon. Striking is the 1937 painting Guernica, which Picasso Poster Print of a bombardment of the city.
The collection of the Queen Sophia is not limited to painting. The collection includes over 46,000 square meters of exhibition space, a number of pieces of porcelain, glass, ceramics and other art houses. In addition, there is a library for study and research in art, and a cafeteria as soon as you save your appetite for the journey through the vast halls.

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BP Travel Award Winner 2009: Isobel Peachey
LONDON.- Portraits from major historical re-enactments in Switzerland and Belgium will be on display at the National Portrait Gallery as part of this year’s BP Portrait Award exhibition.

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