FRANCE: The Birthplace of Photography

Nicéphore Niepce House – Virtual Visit | Route de la Photo – Map

SPAIN: Transcantabrico

LONDON: The Digs

London from the tide line

FRANCE: MuséoParc Alésia

Alésia MuséoParc : Musée archéologique, bataille Alésia, centre interprétation

SPAIN: Pamplona, the fortress

The Voice of Cultural Heritage in Europe

ISRAEL: The Negev Desert

The Negev desert wine route

LOS ANGELES: 1001 Inventions

W H A T :    1001 Inventions
W H E N :    Extended through March 11, 2012
W H E R E : California Science Center, Los Angeles

CITY: The New Florence

The new Florence of Giuseppe Poggi
Until February 29, 2012

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Italy’s Unification, and of the bicentenary of the Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi’s birth, the Historic Archives of Florence presents a documentary exhibit focusing on the urban and architectural transformations of Florence in 1865, when it became the capital of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. Through documents, maps, photographs and painted panoramas, the exhibit reconstructs the history of the projects that have forever changed the face of the city of Florence, such projects include the expansion of the urban plan and the necessary adaptation of the infrastructure, the services and the building of the town, in order to transfer the capital from Turin to Florence. Poggi’s work to determine the new structure of the city is well represented by the numerous drawings on display, along with portraits and personal objects belonging to the architect, such as notebooks, drawing pens and writing desks.

European Capital of Culture 2012: Guimarães

Guimarães’ culture boost

CUPERTINO: Ohlone Day

W H A T :    Ohlone Day: A Living History Festival
W H E N :    Saturday, October 15 2011 | 1-4PM
W H E R E : Deer Hollow Farm

The festival offers a chance for the public to spend an afternoon in the Farm’s Ohlone Village normally closed to the public. Step into the daily lives of the original Bay Area inhabitants, the Ohlone, who lived here for thousands of years. The replica underground sweathouse and Tule shade and sleeping structures will be open, and trained docents will provide short talks on how the Ohlone lived.

M O R E :    2011 Ohlone Day flyer
Cupertino: Deer Hollow Farm’s Ohlone Day festival returns Oct. 15