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Monthly Archives: April 2022
The Cotswolds: A History Of The Village Of Naunton
Not far from Stow-on-the-Wold, the village of Naunton sits in a small valley along the river Windrush. Our travelling companion Herbert Evans didn’t have much to say for the place, but we still certainly found it to be a peaceful spot.
Naunton is a village in Gloucestershire, England. It lies on the River Windrush in the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Stow-on-the-Wold is about 6 miles to the east.
Architecture: National Mall In Washington DC
Architectural Digest takes you to Washington, D.C. for a walking tour of The National Mall with architect Nicholas Potts, highlighting some complex architectural details hidden in plain sight. The development of our nation’s capitol was drastically reimagined by 1902’s McMillan plan, implemented primarily to improve the design of the city’s monuments and parks.
Nick Potts brings this evolution to life, highlighting some remaining vestiges of 19th century D.C. while explaining how the city changed around them – including the White House itself.
North Sea Coast Views: Scarborough, England
Scarborough is a resort town on England’s North Sea coast. Its 2 bays with sandy beaches are split by a headland bearing the 12th-century Scarborough Castle. The Victorian Central Tramway funicular train links the town centre with South Bay and its harbour. The Rotunda Museum explores local coastal geology. Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary’s marine displays and the Peasholm Park Japanese gardens are behind North Bay.
Spring 2022 Walks: Canals And Streets Of Venice (4K)
Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.
Video timeline: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:47 – RIALTO BRIDGE 0:04:03 – RIALTO VAPORETTO STOP 0:04:39 – CALLE LARGA MAZZINI 0:05:28 – CAMPO S. SALVADOR 0:06:06 – CALLE DELLE ACQUE 0:09:02 – MARZARIA DEL CAPITELLO 0:10:29 – PONTE DEI BARETERI 0:11:13 – MARZARIA S. ZULIAN 0:12:50 – CHIESA DI SAN ZULIAN 0:14:08 – CAMPO DE LA GUERRA
Sunday Morning: Stories And News From Zurich, London, Paris & Bangkok
Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé in conversation with Andrew Tuck, Benno Zogg, Urs Bühler, Karl Blöndal and Gwen Robinson.
Front Page View: The New York Times – April 10, 2022
Italy Previews: Bellissimo Magazine – Spring 2022
This issue’s features include:
- An in-depth look at the region’s Etruscan history and best archaeological sites
- New Florence hotels that artfully blend heritage and modernity
- Why your next al fresco meal in Tuscany should be at a vineyard
- The regional dish Tuscany’s top food writers can’t live without
Plus learn how to make the ultimate Tuscan comfort food, pappa al pomodoro, visit smaller towns for charm without the crowds, wade into the region’s best thermal spas, and more!
Aerial Views: Barcelona In Northeastern Spain (8K)
Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.
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