SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Auschwitz Birkenau. Timetable, tickets, how to arrive to Auschwitz Auschwitz Birkenau “Visitor, observe the vestiges of this field and meditate: from whatever country you come, you are not a stranger. Let your journey have not been useless, that our death has not been useless. For you and for your children, the ashes of Oswiecim are worthy of warning: make the horrible fruit of hatred, of which he has seen traces here, do not give new seed, nor tomorrow, nor ever “. This is the warning of Primo Levi, so that no one can ever forget; so that what has happened will never be repeated. From the 1942 the concentration camp of Auschwitz Birkenau became the biggest center of the extermination of the Jews. The hallucinating symbol of one of the most terrible, and immense, genocidal in the history of humanity. About 1,5 million prisoners from all over Europe have lost their lives in this place. The State Museum of Oświęcim (Auschwitz) was founded in June 1947, and in the 1979 it was inscribed on the UNESCO list as a monument to the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Getting to this area, about 70 km from Krakow, is not a trip. Quite the contrary. Visiting Auschwitz Birkenau is a blow to the heart; a punch in the stomach. We do not expect a visit but an experience that remains etched, indelible, in memory. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO ARRIVE TO AUSCHWITZ The museum is located at Oswiecim, at 70 kilometers from Krakow. You can arrive in total autonomy by public transport, or alternatively, with the many organized tours from Krakow (see the ticket section, below). By train, from Krakow, you have to take the Regional line to Oświęcim, whose station is about 2 km from Auschwitz Birkenau. The ticket for a single journey costs 22 PLN per person. The journey takes about 80 minutes. Once you reach the Oświęcim railway station, you can get to the museum by public transport and the special bus “Line M” (recommended). The latter is active every day from about 09:00 to 16:00; the ticket costs 4 PLN and can be purchased at the machines in the station. Alternatively, you can walk the approximately 3 km, counting at least 30 minutes of walking. AUSCHWITZ BIRKENAU TIMETABLE The Museum is open every day, including Sundays and holidays, with the following times: 07:30 – 14:00 December 07:30 – 15:00 January and November 07:30 – 16:00 February 07:30 – 17:00 March October 07:30 – 18:00 April, May, September 07:30 – 19:00 June-August The timetable is related to the visit of the ex-Campo grounds. The Information Office on ex-Prisoners, the Archive, the Collections, the Library, the administrative offices and other Sections are open from Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:00. Closed January 01, December 25 and Easter Sunday. TICKETS Entry to the Museum, without a guide, is FREE. On the official website, and through the brochures distributed at the entrances, you can get an approximate picture of the place. In our opinion, the GUIDED TOUR is advisable. Only in this way will you be able to know and understand this extraordinary place. Guided tours are available in numerous languages. You can choose between the 3 and a half hour tour, at the cost of 80 PLN for a foreign language visit; or, alternatively, you can choose from 6 approximately hours, at the cost of 120 PLN per person, for a guided tour in a foreign language. Admissions are subject to availability and limited number. We recommend that you book your guided tour in advance on the official website Also the free visit need a free ticket to access. Also in this case it is preferable to book online in advance. As mentioned, there are numerous tours organized for Auschwitz Birkenau that offer guided tours of the museum and transport. Through this link, at the price of 29.03€ approximately per person, you can buy the museum + transport ticket. It includes guided tour of the museum with earphones; vision of a documentary on the history of the fields; bus transfer service from the center of Krakow, at 18b Pawia street in front of the Mercure Hotel. Admission to children and those under 14 is not recommended. The City Airport Get in Getting around City Card Christmas Markets Poland Useful info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Poland When to go Reservations Hotel Rooms Rental Car Tour, Experiences map of the place Share the post
Pietrarsa Railway Museum
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Pietrarsa Railway Museum, Naples. Historical railways and trains Pietrarsa Railway Museum A timeless place, of great tradition and historical-cultural value. A unique and truly suggestive experience. A magical place where you can experience the past, with the eyes of the present. This, and much more, represents the Pietrarsa Railway Museum. One of the most beautiful in Italy, of its kind and, probably, among the most interesting in the European panorama. A truly exciting place, suitable for both adults and children. The museum was inaugurated in 1989, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Italian railways. It is housed in what was once the headquarters of the Pietrarsa workshops, that is, the oldest Italian factory of locomotives, rails and rolling stock. Right here, the first Naples-Portici railway line passed. The recently restored National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa houses 7 pavilions, on a total area of approximately 36,000 square meters. Locomotives, machinery and vehicles of the past. Virtual exhibitions and tours. It is really impossible not to be carried away by the timeless charm of this place. Really one of the few museums, able to capture the attention of the little ones and even the less passionate. Here, what we like best. Photo ©, nigelmenzies But the surprises don’t stop there. Starting with the location, truly stunning, with a fantastic sea view. There is no shortage of events and initiatives, such as, for example, the possibility of traveling on the historic train from Naples. Majestic and beautiful is the cast iron statue of Frederick II of Bourbon in the courtyard of the Museum. Not to be missed, the virtual journey of the legendary Bayard; it is the 1939 reproduction of the locomotive and the inaugural train of the Naples-Portici railway line! But, in fact, every area of the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa is worth telling. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET THERE The Pietrarsa Railway Museum is located on the eastern outskirts of Naples, near the municipalities of Portici and San Giorgio a Cremano. From the Naples-Capodichino international airport, the comfortable ALIBUS , at a cost of €5 per adult, it allows you to arrive at Naples Central Station. From here, walking to the underground Naples Piazza Garibaldi, trains leave for Pietrarsa / San Giorgio a Cremano (towards Salerno). The arrival stop is adjacent to the museum. The ride takes only 15 minutes. A truly fascinating method is to get on board the Historic train. More info from this link. TIMETABLE AND PRICES OF THE PIETRARSA RAILWAY MUSEUM The Museum observes the following opening hours: Thursday, 2pm to 8pm. Friday, from 9:00 to 16:30. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 9:30 to 19:30 From Monday to Wednesday, open only for group visits, by reservation. The entrance ticket, including the Virtual Bayard Tour , costs €7 per adult and €5 reduced (under 18, or er 65). Free for children under 6 years old. The Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children under 18) costs €20. Guided tours (adults €9, reduced €7) are available at set times: Thursday at 16:00. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at 11:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00. SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Every Thursday, after 2:00 pm and until closing time, adults pay the special rate of €4 and children €3. On Saturday, after 2pm and until closing, family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children for only €10 in total. Special promotions do not apply to special events such as Christmas markets. Leave a comment Pietrarsa Historic Train Christmas Markets The Surroundings Naples Airport Visiting Naples Capri Italy Useful info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Italy When to go Reservations Hotel Apartments Rental Car map of the place Share the post
Van Gogh Museum
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam. Info, opening hours, tickets Van Gogh Museum The largest collection of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh and the opportunity to buy tickets for the museum, avoiding the line. The Van Gogh Museum is, without a doubt, a must see when you visit the city of Amsterdam. There is no other place in the world where you will find so many paintings by Vincent van Gogh, gathered under one roof. In the museum, you can observe the evolution of Van Gogh and compare his paintings with the works of other artists of the XXVIII century; the Museum, collects an extraordinary variety of testimonies, related to the history of the nineteenth century. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The Museum is located in the famous Musemplein. To get there from Amsterdam Central, take the Tram N2 / 5 and in about 25 minutes you will be in Van Baerlestraat; to get to the museum you will have to walk for 5 minutes. VAN GOGH MUSEUM TIMETABLES AND TICKETS The ticket costs €21 and includes admission to the museum and a visit to temporary exhibitions. Children under the age of 18 enter for FREE. You can buy the priority entrance ticket for adults from 18 years through this link. There is also an entrance ticket with audio guide (in different languages) at a cost of €26.50 per person. The Van Gogh Museum is open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 9.00am to 6.00pm, except on the following days: 01 November to 18 December, 09: 00-17: 00 from 24 to 26 December 2022: 9.00-17: 00 December 31, 09: 00-17: 00 January 1st: 11.00-18.00 Wheelchairs and strollers / prams are available for visitors at no additional charge. Tickets cannot be changed or refunded after purchase. Tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance. Leave a comment The City Schiphol Airport Get in Getting around Public Transport tickets Where to sleep What to see Christmas markets Lights Festival Gay Pride Koningsdag Noordermarkt Netherlands General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in Holland When to go Reservations Hotels Apartments City Card Offers, Last Minute Rental Cars Tour, Experiences Map of the Museum Share the post
Rijksmuseum
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Rijksmuseum of Amsterdam. Practical info, opening hours, tickets Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum is one of the most important museums in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. It has the largest collection of works of art from the golden age of Flemish art (1584-1702) and a considerable collection of Asian art. In an extraordinary and fascinating sequence of 80 galleries, you will discover 800 years of art. Inside, you can admire the works of Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt and his students. Rembrandt’s work The night watch it is considered so much, to make, around it, the renovation of the museum in the 2013! Furthermore, the museumit hosts important collections of Asian art and miniature silverware, musical instruments, patriotic memorabilia, period costumes, glass, porcelain, an impressive arsenal and a large number of models of ships. PRACTICAL INFOS GETTING TO RIJKSMUSEUM The museum is located at Museumstraat 1. It can be easily reached by public transport. From the Central Station: tram n. 2 and 5 (stop: Rijks museum) From Amsterdam Zuid Station: tram n. 5 (stop: Rijks museum) From Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station: tram no. 12 (stop: Concertgebouw) From Amsterdam Amstel Station: by underground to Weesperplein, then take tram n. 7 or 10 (stop: Spiegelgracht) From the regional bus terminal in Marnixstraat: bus no. 26, 65, 66, 170 or 172 From Schiphol airport: bus n. 197, stop: Rijks museum TICKETS AND OPENING HOURS The museum is open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 17:00 The ticket, for adults, costs €21. Admission is FREE up to 18 years old. In this case, minors must obtain the voucher for free admission to the ticket office, upon presentation of a valid identification document. Through this link, you can buy the skip-the-line ticket for the Rijksmuseum. At the entrance, you will not have to wait for anyone, nor will you have to print any ticket from home. Simply show your ticket receipt directly from your smartphone Leave a comment The City Schiphol Airport Get in Getting around Public Transport tickets Where to sleep What to see Christmas markets Lights Festival Gay Pride Koningsdag Noordermarkt Netherlands General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in Holland When to go Reservations Hotels Apartments City Card Offers, Last Minute Rental Cars Tour, Experiences Map of the museum Share the post
Heineken Experience
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Heineken Experience Amsterdam. What to do. Tickets, opening Heineken Experience Heinekein has always been one of the best known and appreciated ales in the world. Difficult to find a pub or a bar that does not have it. Very few other “blondes” on the planet enjoy a similar commercialization and reputation. A brand of impact and appeal such as to make it possible to create a real museum dedicated to it, that is the Heineken Experience. Located in De Pijp, the Heineken Experience is a must for anyone who decides to visit Amsterdam. In fact, it is not just a museum on beer, but a real “experience”. The four levels of interactive animations in the former brewery will immerse you in the captivating world of Heineken: a self-guided interactive journey into the most famous brewery in the world! You can easily book your ticket online, through this link, at a cost of € 21. We also remind you, by purchasing the ticket online you will not have to print anything. Just show the receipt from your smartphone, before entering the Heineken in Amsterdam! PRACTICAL INFO WHAT INCLUDES Skip-the-line entrance ticket with short presentation in English, 2 drinks and a taste of Heineken. The Heineken Experience is a guided tour lasting about an hour and a half. You can participate at any time during opening hours and the Heineken staff will tell you all about beer along the way. People in wheelchairs can also access the Heineken Experience. CHILDREN AND MINORS In line with the principles and commitment to responsibility that the company has promoted, from 01 November 2021 access will no longer be allowed for children and minors under 18. HOW TO GET By Tram, from Amsterdam Central, take the N16 and after 5 stops you will arrive at Stadhouderskade where the Heineken is located. HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE OPENING HOURS Heineken Experience is open all days of the year, including holidays. From Monday to Thursday, from 10:30 to 19:30 From Friday to Sunday, from 10:30 to 21:00 July and August: From Monday to Sunday, from 10:30 to 21:00 Leave a comment The City Schiphol Airport Get in Getting around Public Transport tickets Where to sleep What to see Christmas markets Lights Festival Gay Pride Koningsdag Noordermarkt Netherlands General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in Holland When to go Reservations Hotels Apartments City Card Offers, Last Minute Rental Cars Tour, Experiences Map of the place Share the post