Patterns of São Miguel
The map of São Miguel island could be easily drawn as a set of patterns which cover the main streets and plazas. Continue reading Patterns of São Miguel
Tag: architecture
The Futuristic Concert Hall of Porto
The only concert hall in the world with two walls made entirely of glass, the concert hall of Porto casts the city in a new light. Continue reading The Futuristic Concert Hall of Porto
My Barcelona
In most places I’ve lived across Europe, I’ve moved after a few months, two years max. But Barcelona, after almost three years since I am calling this city home – well Barcelona is still fascinating me. Continue reading My Barcelona
Mooi Amsterdam
The colder the weather outside, the warmer and more welcoming feels this bohemian city filled with great architecture, art and some of the best eateries I’ve ever tried across Europe. Continue reading Mooi Amsterdam
Barcelona. Museu Blau
A triangular mass of dark-blue concrete split in places to reveal reflective glass planes, Museu Blau is a presence hard to ignore. Continue reading Barcelona. Museu Blau
Istria. Rovinj
A stunning little town in the Istria Peninsula, north of Croatia, Rovinj is bordered on three sides by the Adriatic Sea, and dominated by a Venetian-style campanile. Continue reading Istria. Rovinj
Bilbao. Along the River
I didn’t know exactly what to expect from Bilbao. It is much talked about – still the opinions can get divergent, sometimes even too divergent. I was expecting a cosmopolitan city with a nice modern area nothing but ugly industrial districts around… Continue reading Bilbao. Along the River
Bilbao. Azkuna Zentroa
Azkuna is a nice centre to see in Bilbao. There’s coffee at Hola Bar and a cool rooftop terrace with city views and a bar (La Terraza). The exterior is from over 100 years ago and the interior is completely … Continue reading Bilbao. Azkuna Zentroa
Bilbao. The Guggenheim
Since it opened, more than 20 years ago, the Guggenheim has held over one hundred exhibitions and received over ten million visitors. And it is something pretty unique. It is iconic for vanguard architecture and stands out as a symbol of … Continue reading Bilbao. The Guggenheim
Travel in Patterns 