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Azulejos, Portuguese tiles in Lisbon

Once upon a tile in Lisbon…

The tiles in Lisbon are one of the defining elements of the city. This is the history of the azulejos and how they almost disappeared in the 1900s.

tomioka silk mill, japan, abandoned factory, world heritage list, industrial japan

Where there’s a mill, there’s a nay

The Tomioka Silk Mill was critical to Japan’s entry into the world of globalisation and modernisation. So why hasn’t it been recognised internationally?

Zurich Toy Museum, Switzerland

Where the toys live on without us

Zurich Toy Museum, Switzerland Looking through the glass, into the cabinets, you can start to get a sense of the joy that once existed. Sedentary now, orphaned, these toys are merely relics. Like a car without a key, or a torch without a battery, they are not complete without their owners. It’s the love of […]

Nicosia, Cyprus

A Cypriot tale of two cities

The Cypriot capital, Nicosia, has a wonderful mix of ancient with modern. This is where you’ll find the authentic urban culture.

The best museums in Graz, Austria

Explore the museums in Graz

A wonderful collection of museums in Graz give you an insight into the historical and modern cultures of the city.

Vorarlberg Museum, Bregenz, Austria

Culture between the lake and mountains

Despite being surrounded by nature, the Austrian city of Bregenz has carved out a reputation as one of the best cultural hubs in the region. Find out why.

Nuremberg Toy Museum, Germany

Playing with imagination

There was a time when Nuremberg was the toy capital of the world. Things have changed in the modern era – but you can’t forget the history at this museum.

Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, San Sebastian, Spain

“Each woman’s style must be respected”

One of the greatest fashion icons of the 20th century came from humble beginnings but this museum dedicated to his life is anything but!

Museum Island, Berlin, Germany

Berlin’s island of museums

On an island in the middle of Berlin, this remarkable collection of museums is not just about the amazing collections but about the very idea of culture.

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