German Clock Museum in Furtwangen

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The history of the collection dates back to 1852, when Robert Gerwig, director of the School of Watchmaking Grand Duchy of Baden, the people of Furtwangen asked to make available their old clocks as a model. Twenty years later, the …

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German Museum in Munich

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The origins of a museum out of the ordinary The German Museum (Deutsches Museum) was founded in 1903 by engineer Oskar von Miller, a pioneer of electrification in Bavaria. The building that houses the museum was designed in 1925 by …

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Museum of the Munich Residence

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The construction of this huge architectural complex began in 1385 and continued to be enlarged later. This expansion was particularly important at the time of the Renaissance. This was the residence of the Wittelsbach, Dukes, princes and kings of Bavaria, …

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Bavarian National Museum in Munich

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The Bavarian National Museum was founded in 1855 by Maximilian II. He wanted, with this project; create an institution that could be a source of inspiration for artists and artisans in Bavaria. The Government intends to preserve the richness of …

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Florence in a day visits to various museums

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Make a tour of this city, which is the cradle of the Renaissance, is a unique experience for art lovers. The city of Florence and the Rome are must for lovers of Italy. With a medieval urbanism may seem a …

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The Statue of Liberty in New York

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The Statue of Liberty is the best known landmarks of New York and is a symbol of freedom around the world. The Statue of Liberty, by the Americans “Statue of Liberty”, was designed by the sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the freedom …

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Jurassic Museum of Asturias in the footsteps of dinosaurs

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The Jurassic Museum of Asturias shows the activity of dinosaurs known as the Jurassic Coast between Gijon and Ribadesella. The Jurassic Museum of Asturias, as part of the network of public museums in the Principality of Asturias, hosts a complete …

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Museums in Mexico, Guadalajara Bethlehem Pantheon

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Enigmatic, beautiful and invaded by legends. The diverse architecture of the tombs have become an exceptional museum world. Mexico is a rollercoaster of emotions when it comes to shock the world. The city of Guadalajara, capital of Jalisco has among …

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