Once an ambitious project to unite the Middle East, the antique Hejaz Railway is a relic of that bygone dream before wars, borders and more advanced modes of transport rendered its services obsolete.
Tag: Restoration and Renovation
Tourist Damages Rome’s Spanish Steps by Pushing a Scooter Down Them
An American woman and her companion caused $27,000 in damage to the landmark, officials said. They were fined and have been barred from the site for six months.
An Irish National Treasure Gets Set for a Long-Needed Restoration
The majestic Old Library at Trinity College Dublin, where some of Ireland’s most ancient and valuable books are stored, is a popular tourist attraction.
On a Remote Mountain, the ‘Sistine Chapel of Socialism’ Awaits Its Fate
An enormous monument to the Communist Party in Bulgaria is now a decrepit ruin. The country is wrestling with how to deal with a symbol of an unwanted and, in many ways, deeply ugly past.
In Lviv, a hidden work by a master is discovered.
During the renovation of a former Catholic church, a mural by the Polish painter Jan Henryk de Rosen was uncovered.
This Spanish Village Has More Booksellers Than School Pupils
Urueña, in northwestern Spain, has fought depopulation by reinventing itself as a literary hub. The full-time population is still just 100, but there are 11 shops selling books.
You Can Still Own a Caravaggio, but It Comes With a House (and a Hefty Price)
A much anticipated auction for a $500 million villa in Rome that boasts a Caravaggio ceiling fresco failed to get any offers.
A Spanish Mystery: Is a ‘Masked Restorer’ to Blame for a Church’s Botched Repair?
Yet another imprudent fix in a land plagued by vigilante handymen led to angry calls to find the culprit — and to a soul-searching question: Does Spain just have too much history in need of upkeep?
Modernization of Notre-Dame Interior Gets Green Light
A commission of heritage experts approved proposals to bring in contemporary art and move some furniture to make more space for visitors. Critics say it will debase the centuries-old church.
Modernization of Notre-Dame Interior Gets Green Light
A commission of heritage experts approved proposals to bring in contemporary art and move some furniture to make more space for visitors. Critics say it will debase the centuries-old church.