The Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede in Baião was one of my favourite places to explore alongside the Rota do Romanico in Portugal. Located on a scenic hill overlooking the Douro River valley, it’s a place witnessing centuries of history. The monastery is no longer inhabited by monks. However, today, it’s home to a lovely museum and visitors centre worth exploring.
Last week, I travelled back in time alongside the Romanesque route (Rota do Romanico) in northern Portugal. It’s a cultural route that takes you on an astonishing journey back to the Middle Ages and the time when the first pan-European style, the Romanesque, appeared. The route covers an area of 2000 square kilometres and consists of 58 sites, including monasteries, churches, castles, bridges, and other beautiful monuments.
Are you looking for the best places to visit in Europe in Autumn 2024? With the weather still being gorgeous, numerous events happening, and exhibition openings, the shoulder season is the most beautiful time of the year to travel. Add to that most of these destinations are less crowded than in Summer, and you get a great excuse to plan your next trip. I’m a huge fan of Autumn travel, so here are Culture Tourist recommendations for the best places to visit in Europe in Autumn 2024.
The Cultural Capital of Switzerland, Basel, is home to numerous exciting neighbourhoods, a combination of historical and futuristic architecture and many fantastic museums. The area I recently discovered and explored is Dreispitz. Named after its triangular shape, today is an upcoming neighbourhood in Basel worth visiting.
When thinking about European art capitals, Basel is one of the first places that comes to mind. Famous for Art Basel, there is so much to explore in the Swiss cultural capital. It’s filled with great museums, art galleries, exciting public art, and a wonderful combination of old and new architecture. With some new cultural venues recently opening, here is my art guide to a weekend in Basel with things to see in 2024.
With so many things to do in Zadar, planning your visit to that beautiful Croatian town could be challenging. Its long history, numerous fantastic buildings, and so much art and culture make it a great place to visit in Croatia. From museums and cultural institutions to restaurants and lovely shops, here is your city guide with some fun things to do in Zadar.
Amsterdam is a great place to visit at any season. But there is something magical about spending summer in Amsterdam. Days are longer and sunnier, and there is so much to do there during the summer months. If you plan to visit it at that time of the year, here is your list of 10 fun things to do in Amsterdam this summer.
With its beautiful blue sea, numerous lovely towns and unique places to see, it’s no wonder Croatia is more and more popular each year. However, it seems as if summer 2024 is going to be the biggest ever when it comes to Croatian tourism. As a local and someone who travelled a lot around Croatia, here are some things to know before visiting Croatia this summer.
What are the most beautiful Royal Palaces in Europe? In the past, the Old Continent was home to many Royal families. They married each other, had many heirs, and each needed a home to live in. And, well, a true Royal lives in a palace. That’s why you’ll find so many beautiful Royal Palaces in Europe. Some are privately owned, while others are turned into museums and cultural institutions. This means you can visit and admire them from the outside and inside. Although there are many of them, here is the Culture Tourist selection of the 15 most beautiful Royal Palaces in Europe.