It’s been undergoing an extensive makeover for the past three years, but Marrakech’s La Mamounia Hotel has now reopened to show off its new look. Former guests Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill would probably say this is not the same hotel they stayed at so many years ago, and it’s certainly not the same hotel [...]
Paris’ Place des Vosges (an “urban wonder of the world” candidate) is one of the city’s most tranquil spots, and it’s become even more of a relaxing destination with the opening of a Carita Spa in the square’s Pavillon de la Reine Hotel. It opened just before the summer and currently offers some of the [...]
We just reminded you of Dublin’s celebration of Arthur’s Day this Thursday the 24th, and now you can mark another event on that date elsewhere in Europe. Zurich will open the doors of its 11-day film festival on that day, screening local and foreign films, both new and classic. International celebrities will be in the [...]
Mark your calendar — 5:59PM local Dublin time on September 24. That’s when the Irish capital will mark the signing of the 9,000-year lease for its famous brewery that gave Guinness to the world exactly 250 years ago. Mr. Arthur Guinness’ day will be celebrated by thousands of people and live music events at over [...]
Found in a 15th century monastery that was then transformed into a porcelain factory in the 19th century, Seville’s Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (Andalusian Contemporary Art Center) has a wonderful setting to display modern Spanish and international art from a permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions. Most of the artists are naturally from [...]
We like to walk around cities and apparently modern travelers agree with us because they’ve voted Copenhagen’s Stroget one of the 7 urban wonders of the world. That’s why we love New York’s new High Line and the pedestrianization of Herald and Times squares. Will Manhattan become mostly car-free? That would be a dream that’s [...]
What to think of a cafe whose slogan is “snob food”? Whatever comes to mind, it certainly draws attention, and once you try it, you’ll never settle for less than its delicious selection of fresh pastries, breads, gourmet salads, and sandwiches. Found in a handful of locations in London, Napket‘s latest address is in Piccadilly, [...]
New York remembers today the tragic events of September 11 of eight years ago. A preview site of the future of Ground Zero which will also stand as a memorial for the victims has opened nearby just over a week ago, and has become a popular attraction for curious tourists. UCityGuides.com has passed by and [...]
Lisbon’s design biennial is back in town. The city’s biggest design event that started in 1999 expanded to Amsterdam last year, while this year’s edition in the Portuguese capital takes place from today to the 8th of November. It also focuses on architecture, and this time the theme is “It’s About Time.” The special exhibitions [...]
São Paulo has a new urban oasis, so necessary in one of the world’s busiest metropolises. Only months old, KAA Restaurant is a beautifully designed space that has already been recognized by the American Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles with a Restaurant Design Award. It’s the creation of architect Arthur Casas, a native of [...]
