I Candelai
The headquarters of the Cultural Association Candelai, the meeting place of artists and young people most important in the city, is in the northernarea of Palermo. Many musicians, artists and writers haunted this place for inspiration while creating their works.
This venues is dedicated to cultural, artistic and intellectua exchange and hosts a lot of activities such as concerts, exhibitions, conferences, performances, workshops and social support initiatives.
Local and international groups like Radiohead have performed at concert venue of Candelai, chosen in 2010 by Internet users to be the best for the category Music Factory. There is a variety of music styles dominated by pop, rock, jazz and ethnic music in the venue’s programming. In this building, there is also the club where the most underground attendees can go to live the night at its height. The most professional DJs makes the crowd enjoy the night with their electronic music and hits-from-the-past dj sets. In the timetable of their website you can consult the various events and thematic nights. It is a must if you fancy hanging out remembering!
You’ve wanted to to immerse yourself in the scene Palermo? Do not hesitate to visit this beautiful and versatile place by the Tyrrhenian seaside!
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National Art Museum
The largest art museum in Rumania was set up in 1948 and includes both Rumanian and European art from the 15th to the 20th centuries. The museum houses the most complete collection of Rumanian art in the country and possibly in the world.
Located in the old Neo-classical Royal Palace surrounded by a large number of historic buildings, such as the Romanian Athenaeum, Kretzulescu Church and the Hotel Hilton Athenee Palace, the museum currently exhibits more than 100,000 pieces divided between two main sections. Its National Gallery houses the works of great Rumanian artists, including Grigorescu, Aman and Andreescu. There is also a hall full of the early sculptures by Brancusi (hard to find anywhere else) that show how he surpassed his master, Rodin, towards a more advanced form of expression. The European Gallery Space, which consists of 15 rooms, houses the jewels of lesser-known art by such great artists as El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Renoir, Breughels (father and son), Cezanne and Rubens.
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Goethehaus
German writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe on August 28th, 1749. The same house where he lived and wrote some of his masterpieces, right on Frankfurt’s oldtown, can be visit nowadays, after more than two centures, restored and in perfect condition. The four floors of the house are an invaluable testimony about society and life in Frankfurt in the 18th century.
Many of the exhibitis were removed for safety during bombings on the World War II but, after the house was rebuilt, these pieces returned in perfect condition.
All the information panels audio guides, on German and English, provide all the insights necessary to immerse the visitor in the Age of Romanticism.
The museum next to the house also worth a visit: beautiful artworks by Goethe and other artists from the same era, a a surprisingly good collection of late-18th and early-19th century art.
The house and the museum are open every day, from 10am to 6pm, Sunday and holidays till 5:30pm. Tickets cost 7€ (general) and 3€ (reduced price). Group prices and tours are available.
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Frida Watson- Bless this house Betty Draper
Words by Magda Albis from METAL
Santa Catalina, a few meters away from the sea, is one of the most emblematic and dynamic neighborhoods in Palma. Which once was the fishermen’s suburb, has now turned into one of the city areas with more character and personality. The Market acts as heart and hub of the district with a great number of attractive shops and restaurants filling the city streets.
One of these enchanting corners is Frida Watson, a cosy shop selling vintage furniture. Original pieces from the 50s, 60s and 70s land in Mallorca coming from all sorts of places worldwide and in perfect condition. Dressers, center tables, couches, as well as different decoration elements, are all collected and arranged along the various rooms that make the establishment. The carpets made by the brand Brita Sweden, produced in vinyl and with geometric patterns, are simply irresistible, together with the retro futuristic lamps imported from Denmark. A warm space were one can find classic design pieces and functional works of art, were one only feels like getting an “Old-Fashioned” cocktail and settle to live in.
Mon-Fri/ 10.00 am-2.30pm, 3.00pm-6.30pm, Sat /10.00 am-3.00pm
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