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    The Vatican: A Museum of Museums

    Jennifer Mestre / December 9, 2023 / 4 Comments

    A treasure trove of art, history, and culture, the sublime Vatican Museums attest to the enduring legacy of human creativity and are one of the most awe-inspiring museums anywhere in the world.

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    Vermeer: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibition

    Jennifer Mestre / April 25, 2023 / 5 Comments

    The Rijksmuseum's new Vermeer exhibition offers a rare chance to see the paintings of this Dutch master side by side.

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    Plantin-Moretus: A Museum for Book Lovers

    Jennifer Mestre / August 12, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Antwerp's Plantin-Moretus Museum chronicles the history of printing through the lens of one of the world's oldest publishing houses.

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    Our Lord in the Attic: Amsterdam’s Hidden Church

    Jennifer Mestre / April 26, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Discover Amsterdam's Golden Age at this fascinating canal house turned museum with a secret church hidden in the attic.

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    Teylers Museum: Cabinet of Curiosities

    Jennifer Mestre / April 9, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Founded in 1779, the Teylers Museum in Haarlem is the Netherlands' oldest museum and features a fascinating and diverse collection.

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