With more than 5 million visitors each year, the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre Pendente) is one of the best-known landmarks in Italy. It is also the most famous tourist backdrop in Pisa, and visitors really keep getting creative when it comes to posing in front of it (we have gathered our favorite snapshots on our Instagram for you). If you are wondering now what makes this tower special and why it is tilted, keep on reading!
We could say that coffee is a universal beverage, popular all around the world. Coffee is probably the first beverage we grab when we wake up and want to feel energized, but there are differences in the way we consume it in different countries. How do people drink coffee in Europe, why do they love it so much, and which European cities have the best coffee culture? Weโll also share some of our favorite cafรฉs in Europe, so keep reading to find out!
Are you up for learning some pretty interesting facts about Vienna’s famous historic streets? Every street of Viennaโs old city center has its history, and once you know a little bit about it, you appreciate the sights on those streets even more. If youโve been to Vienna, this blog post will help you to understand the sights you already saw, and if you dream about traveling to Vienna one day, you can already get mentally ready to explore this magnificent city.
Don’t you just love old European architectural wonders? We certainly do! Previously we wrote about some of the most interesting Medieval castles and this time we bring you 5 most beautiful palaces in Europe. Keep reading to find out why they are so special.
Are you considering a trip to the lovely city of Vienna and are looking for many insights that will help you prepare properly? Vienna is full of amazing places to visit and amazing historic things to explore, it will take you some time to get to know it. In order to help you explore Vienna easily, we compiled all of the important information into one ultimate Guide to Vienna. Read it, take notes, and enjoy!
When it comes to city breaks, most people tend to visit the largest cities. However, they are often too crowded and that can ruin your perfectly planned trip. Thatโs why itโs a good idea to visit a smaller city that gives you a more intimate, relaxed, and unique experience and time to explore a place in peace. There are a lot of cities like this worth mentioning if you’re into exploring Europe, but this time we bring you the 10ย most beautifulย small cities in Europe that you will love for sure.
Have you noticed that the Cultural Places’ website has a new look? We are happy to provide you with an improved design and usability to get the most out of your cultural experiences. Learn more about the process behind the scenes in this weekโs blogpost!
The Art Nouveau architecture gave us some pretty amazing landmarks. You just gotta love it! Vienna Secession, as the movement was known in Vienna, left a huge impact on the city’s architecture as we know it today, and it wouldn’t be possible without Joseph Maria Olbrich and Josef Hoffmann. These two established the movement, well-known architect Otto Wagner joined a bit later. In this blog post, we show you some of the best-known and most popular buildings of Viennese Art Nouveau architecture from all around the city.
When the pandemic hit the world, we were thinking about what we could do. We were always working with cultural institutions and artists, so it was soon decided that we wanted to organize a digital exhibition featuring up-and-coming artists from Vienna.
We love exploring Athens! Besides being a great summer destination, it’s so rich with culture and history, and it’s a perfect destination for any cultural traveler, at any time of the year. When it comes to the best things to do in Athens, we’ve already shown you the best streets to wander around, so this time we will tell you a bit about 6 of our favorite squares. Use these blog posts as guides for a complete walk around the city, once you get to visit it for real.
