berc
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Post by berc on Aug 22, 2024 18:14:43 GMT
Yesterday, I visited Budapest and was curious if there are any Jules Verne-related sights. Of course, I did some research before the trip and could only find one place—a restaurant. Unfortunately, it was under construction, so I couldn’t go inside, only look at the reception. Anyway, I'm interested: has any of you ever been to a Verne-related place?   |
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Post by phileasfogg on Aug 22, 2024 18:49:54 GMT
When I was last in London I did walk by the Reform Club, which played a strong role in Around the World in 80 Days but, of course, even today you can't go inside without being a member. Aside from that, nothing in particular comes to mind. I have always wanted to visit Jules Verne's house in Amiens, which I'm given to understand has been preserved to some extent and is a museum.
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Post by berc on Aug 22, 2024 19:25:02 GMT
I visited Savile Row, even though I knew that a new building now stands where Fogg's house once was. It's basically just a shopping street, nothing more, but it was still exciting to be there.
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Post by farseer on Aug 22, 2024 23:09:01 GMT
has any of you ever been to a Verne-related place? No, mostly I am interested in the books, rather than in monuments or Verne-related places, but one place I would like to visit is Les Machines de l’île, in Nantes, where they have machines inspired by Jules Verne and other artists: www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/en/Like the elephant inspired by The Steam House:  |
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Post by garmt on Aug 26, 2024 6:08:54 GMT
The museum in Nantes and the house in Amiens are must-sees, of course. When in Amiens, don't forget to visit the circus, and keep Verne's inauguration text at hand when looking around.
I quite liked climbing Vor Frelsers Kirke in Copenhagen, and if I ever find myself in Iceland, I would love an excursion to the Sneffels.
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Post by farseer on Aug 26, 2024 14:54:21 GMT
I quite liked climbing Vor Frelsers Kirke in Copenhagen The one Professor Lidenbrock makes Axel climb multiple times to cure him of his fear of heights, before going to Iceland and the volcano.  |
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