When European cafés became the preferred hangouts of their city’s intellectuals in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they turned into cultural institutions with ornate, palatial interiors. Many if not most of them remain open today, although the main visitors are now tourists guided by their guidebooks. Those cafés are now essentially [...]

Whether stunningly sited or blending extraordinary architecture with magnificent scenery, the world’s most beautiful cities are captivating. While globalization has stripped many great metropolises of their aesthetic authenticity and bought much of their soul, there are still many cities that remain true to themselves, clinging to their cultural, architectural, and natural heritage.
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Spring is arriving early in Prague. One month before the official start of the season, Prague is celebrating the traditional St. Mathew’s Fair which welcomes spring around Europe. It takes place in the Prague Exhibition Grounds starting on the 21st of this month with a number of attractions.
Another excuse to go to the [...]