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November 3, 2019

The Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi, UAE

It is not just a brilliant museum, but a cleverly architected web-pattern dome, appears to float on water, where you can walk and relax. - Quote about 'The Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi, UAE' - Sachin Kumar Gupta

'The Louvre Abu Dhabi' is an art and civilization museum, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE (United Arab Emirates). If you are in UAE, and planning to visit Abu Dhabi, then Louvre Museum and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque should be in your list at the top. Both the places can be covered in a day. The museum is located on the Saadiyat Island Cultural District.

Museum Timings:

Saturday to Wednesday 10am–8pm (Monday Closed)

Thursday and Friday 10am–10pm

It was quite hot in the month of October first week. We arrived here around 2 p.m. and the entrance queue was minimal, So we got tickets in no time. You can also buy tickets online (suggested in busy months.) Admission gives you access to the museum galleries, exhibitions, Children’s Museum and public spaces underneath the dome. Please note that some shows, events and certain paid attractions are not included in the general admission. Many artwork items from all around the world have been showcased in the middle east, with particular focus placed upon bridging the gap between Eastern and Western art. When we visited, It has 'theme of Tolerance'. There are 12 designated areas each describing a different period of time with items on display from that period. Many of the items were borrowed all the way from 'The Louvre Paris' and other galleries, however a surprisingly large amount of items are owned by the Louvre Abu Dhabi. To name a few, must-see are:

- 3D artwork rooms

- Alexander the Great Statue

- Horses of the Sun by Gilles Guerin

- La belle Ferronniere by Leonardo da Vinci

- Pablo Picasso's Portrait of a Woman

- Self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh

In addition to the items, the museum architecture and design is amazing. Once you finish visiting the inside galleries. A seemingly floating dome structure welcomes you, its web-patterned dome allowing the sun to filter through. The building itself is stunning and appears to float on water due to it's clever construction, walls are painted white with a stunning steel dome which is a work of art in itself. The metallic ceiling of the Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed to reflect light into the museum like a natural palm frond.

Great pictures can be taken while visiting the outside bay with the steps where you can truly enjoy the horizon and the calm water, there is also a restaurant, bar, and children museum for your little ones. We spend around 45 mins at children's museum as well. It was full of puzzles and themes were kids friendly. There were quite a lot local/European attires where you can have your child get ready, and have a click, we also got a few. There are many places to sit and relax as well.

The tour is around 3 to 5 hours to cover full museum and exhibits. I also observe few people took other private boat tour to overlook full floating view of Louvre. If you are in Abu Dhabi, Just go and see this architecture masterpiece. It is a absolutely a must, and worth to visit.

Vilnius Colors during Winters

'Vilnius, The G-Spot Of Europe', Nobody knows where it is but when you find it, it's amazing and there are many reasons to visit the place. - Quote about 'Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania' - Sachin Kumar Gupta

Continuing from my last post about places to visit in Vilnius, Lithuania. It mentions about most interesting places to visit in Vilnius. You will love the place even in winters even though it can be very cold. Vilnius's rivers freeze over in particularly cold winters, and the lakes surrounding the city are almost always permanently frozen during this time of year.

I enjoyed the time fullest, and loved the TV tower during this time, and click some unique pictures. Snowfall at time to time can be enjoyed during this time of the year. Almost half of Vilnius is covered by green areas, such as parks, public gardens, natural reserves. Additionally, Vilnius is host to numerous lakes, where residents and visitors swim and have barbecues in the summer. Nightlife is simply amazing in Vilnius. Just go to Vilnius street, and witness it. Enjoy some more photographs and details while my visit to Vilnius, Lithuania during winters.

Other interesting places/tour to do in Vilnius (as per your choice):

Tour by Bus - Hop On Hop Off

Paddle through the 'Neris River', and admire the city from the whole other perspective

Thematic Walking Tour

Ghost Vilnius Tour

Illusions Rooms

Hot air Balloons Tour

Viking Ship/Cruise Baltic Vikings

Kayak and Snowshoe Tours

Uzupis Republic

Belmont Adventure Park

Corn Maze

Uno Park

Liepkalnis Hill

Wake Way Cable Park

Vingis Park

Belmontas Park

Vilnius Grand Resort

Kairenai Botanical Garden

Beer Library

Islandijos Street

Pilies Street

A popular way to commute or just explore the city by bicycle.

Hope to visit the place again sometime in future.

Vilnius, Lithuania - The G-Spot Of Europe

'Vilnius, The G-Spot Of Europe', Nobody knows where it is but when you find it, it's amazing and there are many reasons to visit the place. - Quote about 'Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania' - Sachin Kumar Gupta

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, contains one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Europe. Many of its older buildings have been renovated, and a business and commercial area is being developed into the New City Center, expected to become the city's main administrative and business district on the north side of the Neris river. Vilnius lies 312 km from the Baltic Sea and Klaipėda, the chief Lithuanian seaport. Vilnius is connected by highways to other major Lithuanian cities, such as Kaunas (102 km), Siauliai (214 km) and Panevezys (135 km).

Give yourself the gift of the year – come to Vilnius and enjoy a relaxing holiday getaway, far from the crazy busy streets. During winters, It can be cold, but oh yeah it’s great, no doubt about it. Make the most of if you have 2-3 days in Vilnius. I witnessed the place for a week visit. Enjoy some of the photographs during my visit to Vilnius.