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Posted: 06 Nov 2011 01:00 AM PST

Exhibit at the Archeological Museum in Split There are many reasons to visit the Archeological Museum in Split, Croatia, known as Arheoloski Muzej Split in Croatian. This is the oldest museum standing in Croatia and offers a large display of archeological objects from prehistoric times. They also offer a large stock of from the period of the Greek colonization of the Adriatic and from the Roman, early christian and early Medieval times.

Another important exhibit at this museum are the 6 stone epitaphs from Salona along with sections on Greek Hellenistic Ceramics, and Roman glass. The museum also offers a wide collection of Antique and Medieval coins along with a large library of about 30,000 books on archeology and history.

The Bellevue Hotel on Splits seafront is only a quick 10 minute walk away from this historic Museum. The walk is a great scenic walk passing cafés, pastry shops and a park. When you get to the museum the atrium contains their several sculptural monuments. The museum is well laid out and has captions in Croatian and English for the American visitors. This is a great town and a great museum to visit, it's well worth the trip!

Archeological Museum address and hours

Archeological Museum
Zrinsko - Frankopanska 25
21000 Split
Croatia

June – September
- Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday closed
October – May
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday closed

Photo by Troels Myrup on flickr

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Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 02:00 AM PDT

If you would like to see live music in Chicago, or even just check out some exceptional architecture, be sure to pay a visit to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The pavilion hosts a variety of music events throughout the year, from classical concerts to performances by current bands. The pavilion's sound system was designed to provide the same kind of acoustics a concert hall offers, making it very different from other outdoor concert experiences. The pavilion is also known as Pritzker Pavilion or Pritzker Music Pavilion.

The trellis at the pavilion is an awe inspiring sight. It is a staggering 130 feet, and is classified as a work of art. Even if you don't have the time to catch a concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, it is worth paying a visit to just to see it in person. If you're lucky, you might even be able to enjoy some great live music as you get close.