Tagged: Cultural places

Vienna Secession building at night

Special Programs at Austrian Museums from October 3 – 10

The famous “Long Night of Museums” will be a bit different this year. To avoid the crowds, it was expanded to a whole week when uncountable museums are offering special programs, discounts, extras for children, etc. The new name is “Museumszeit” (Time for Museums) and it takes place from October 3 – 10.

Reasons to Explore Serbia: Lovely Novi Sad

7 Reasons to Explore Serbia

We do love Europe and all of its countries, but some of them are just a bit extra special and make you feel like you’re in the best place in the whole world. One such country is Serbia — a yet undiscovered gem of our lovely continent. If you’re looking for new places to learn about, we bring you 7 reasons to explore Serbia,...

La Sagrada Familia: 10 Interesting Facts about Gaudí’s Masterpiece

La Sagrada Familia: 10 Interesting Facts about Gaudí’s Masterpiece

La Sagrada Familia is an extraordinary religious building located in the gorgeous city of Barcelona, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Spain, and, of course, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ve seen its pictures so many times, or even admired it in person, but how much do you really know about this Catalan gem? Let’s learn some interesting facts about Gaudí’s Masterpiece.

Culture in Zagreb

Top Things to Do in Zagreb: Feel the Real Spirit of the City

Zagreb is an exquisite city with a unique blend of the old spirit of continental Europe and Mediterranean culture. It’s full of beautiful buildings, amusing museums, and relaxing parks, but there is so much more. It has its unique spirit that you just must feel, and we’re about to tell you how. We’re about to show you the top things to do in Zagreb...

Cultural Places at Ars Electronica

Cultural Places’ CEO Patrick Tomelitsch at Ars Electronica

The Ars Electronica festival will be a bit different this year – of course due to COVID-19. Some events take part at the JKU campus in Linz, but the majority will be shown on the web. As participants mostly cannot travel to Austria, there will be contributions streamed from all over the world, from Antarctica to Israel to Hong Kong, and many more!

Vienna City Center Hotspots — Hofburg

Explore Vienna: 5 Best Vienna City Center Hotspots

Vienna is an amazing, beautiful city with history so rich that it will take some time for you to grasp it. If you’re in Vienna for a short work trip, or you just need an idea on how to start exploring this amazing historic city, here’s a short guide to 5 best Vienna city center hotspots.

Get to Know Hong Kong Islands' many Faces

New Digital Audio Guide Available – Get to Know Hong Kong Islands’ many Faces

Have you ever been to Hong Kong? It’s definitely worth it! This special administrative region of China is so versatile and diverse; it’s hard to get an overview and plan your trip. We started by focusing on the best Hong Kong island has to offer – and that’s quite a lot! Whether it’s about food, culture, religion, old traditions, new architecture, or anything else...

Visit the Famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Visit the Famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul

The famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is not a museum anymore but will be used as a mosque. Another mosque worth visiting is the Blue Mosque, one of the main sights in Istanbul.