It is quite a bit younger than most other historic homes discussed in this series, but certainly not less impressive or authentic: Villa Necchi Campiglio, an architectural gem tucked away in a quiet, leafy side street in the chaotic city center of Milan.
Next time you visit Brussels, skip the Grand Place, Manneken Pis and the Atomium.
Be original and head to the neighbourhood of Saint-Gilles instead, to pay a visit to the former house and studio of the famous Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta (1861-1947).
The two adjoining facades of Musée Horta
With my background in art history and conservation of historic interiors, it isn’t a surprise that I love to visit historic house museums. It’s not just the beautiful architectural elements and furnishings in them that are a joy to look at – for me it’s even more so about getting a glimpse of how people lived in different places and bygone times. And how they expressed themselves in their homes. (more…)
