Henk Bekker

Henk Bekker is a freelance travel writer with over 20 years of experience writing online. He is particularly interested in history, art, and culture. He has lived most of his adult life in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark. In addition to European-Traveler.com and European-Cultural-Traveler.com, Henk Bekker also owns a travel website on the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland and maintains statistical websites on car sales and classic car auction prices. He holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MSc in Development Finance from the University of London.

Where to See Caravaggio Paintings in Rome

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Contarelli Chapel of San Luigi dei Francesi

No city has more Caravaggio paintings than Rome. Most are displayed in museums and galleries, or can be seen for free in churches. Rome is the best city in the world to see paintings by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. At least 26 generally accepted works are in the city, including around 20 displayed in churches, … Read more

Art Highlights to See in the Borghese Gallery in Rome

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Borghese Gallery: Dancing Satyr (Roman) and Caravaggio paintings

Art highlights in the Borghese Gallery in Rome include top sculptures by Bernini, the largest Caravaggio painting collection, and top works from antiquity. The Borghese Gallery (Museo e Galeria Borghese) in the Villa Borghese Park is one of the best art galleries to visit in Rome. This opulent baroque villa is filled with art from … Read more

Colosseum Tickets and Tours: Prices, Options and Booking Tips

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Visit the Colosseum in Rome on early morning time-slot reservation tickets to avoid queues and crowds

Tickets for the Colosseum in Rome include an obligatory time-slot reservation and go on sale only a month in advance, but tours can be booked months earlier. The Colosseum is a highlight of many visits to Rome. Admission tickets include the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, but only entry to the Colosseum requires a reserved … Read more

How to Buy Tickets for the Passion Play Oberammergau 2030

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Der Chor Oberammergau 2022

Tickets for the Oberammergau Passionsspiele 2030 are likely to be on sale from 2027 (tour operators) and from mid-2028 for individual travelers. Official dates, ticket prices, and sales dates for the Oberammergau Passion Play 2030 have not yet been announced. Based on the sales sequence used for the previous production, packages for tour operators may … Read more

Transportation to Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN) Airport in Germany

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Getting to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is cheap on public transportation buses from cities such as Frankfurt, Mainz, Cologne, Koblenz, and Wiesbaden. Taxis and airport shuttle services are pricey and best reserved well in advance. Public transportation to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) is usually only possible by bus with frequent direct services from Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt Airport … Read more