Maison Musee Rene Descartes, France

Located in the house in which Rene Descartes was born, this little museum is furnished in 17th-century style and offers information about the philosopher’s life and interests.

Soren Kierkegaard’s Grave, Copenhagen, Denmark

The most famous Danish philosopher’s gravestone and plaque are to be found in the beautifully tranquil Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen. His memorial stone can be found alongside Hans Christian Andersen’s, writer of “The Little Mermaid”.

Freud Museum, London, England

This London museum dedicated to Freud’s life is located in the last house that Freud lived in before he died. It is to be found in Maresfield Gardens, north London. You can find more info here.

The Café de Flore, Paris, France

This old coffeehouse has been frequented by an astonishing number of 20th century artistic and intellectual high-flyers. It has known Picasso, Bataille, Sartes, and Desnos to pass its threshold. It is to be found at the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris.

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Let’s take a look at some of the best Japanese gardens for the curious tourist.

Kenroku-en (Kanazawa)

This natural landscape garden features tea houses and pavilions that sit among ponds, hills, and streams. The garden seeks to combine six characteristics: serenity, scenic views, wisdom, respect, spaciousness, and coolness.

Koraku-en (Okayama)

Constructed over the course of about three hundred years, this garden is named after the famous political teaching of Confucius.

Kairaku-en (Mito)

This garden is famous the world over for its over 3000 plum trees that bloom early in the spring. Every year the garden hosts a nature festival and is called “a garden to enjoy with others”.

Kokedera (Kyoto)

Known as the Moss Temple, this World Heritage Site garden is home to 120 kinds of moss. It became a Buddhist temple nearly 1000 years ago. reservations will need to be made in advance.

Ryoan-ji Temple (Kyoto)

Becoming a Zen temple in 1450, this garden is home to the most famous rock garden in Japan. Several different interpretations have been offered of its meaning, from miniature islands to the concept of infinity.

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Maison Musee Rene Descartes, France

Located in the house in which Rene Descartes was born, this little museum is furnished in 17th-century style and offers information about the philosopher’s life and interests.

Soren Kierkegaard’s Grave, Copenhagen, Denmark

The most famous Danish philosopher’s gravestone and plaque are to be found in the beautifully tranquil Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen. His memorial stone can be found alongside Hans Christian Andersen’s, writer of “The Little Mermaid”.

Freud Museum, London, England

This London museum dedicated to Freud’s life is located in the last house that Freud lived in before he died. It is to be found in Maresfield Gardens, north London. You can find more info here.

The Café de Flore, Paris, France

This old coffeehouse has been frequented by an astonishing number of 20th century artistic and intellectual high-flyers. It has known Picasso, Bataille, Sartes, and Desnos to pass its threshold. It is to be found at the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris.

The post Top Sites for the Intellectually Curious Tourist appeared first on Traveler Master.

Let’s take a look at some of the best Japanese gardens for the curious tourist.

Kenroku-en (Kanazawa)

This natural landscape garden features tea houses and pavilions that sit among ponds, hills, and streams. The garden seeks to combine six characteristics: serenity, scenic views, wisdom, respect, spaciousness, and coolness.

Koraku-en (Okayama)

Constructed over the course of about three hundred years, this garden is named after the famous political teaching of Confucius.

Kairaku-en (Mito)

This garden is famous the world over for its over 3000 plum trees that bloom early in the spring. Every year the garden hosts a nature festival and is called “a garden to enjoy with others”.

Kokedera (Kyoto)

Known as the Moss Temple, this World Heritage Site garden is home to 120 kinds of moss. It became a Buddhist temple nearly 1000 years ago. reservations will need to be made in advance.

Ryoan-ji Temple (Kyoto)

Becoming a Zen temple in 1450, this garden is home to the most famous rock garden in Japan. Several different interpretations have been offered of its meaning, from miniature islands to the concept of infinity.

The post A Tour of Japan’s Most Luscious Gardens appeared first on Traveler Master.