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The most intriguing art heists in European museums

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Rovinj Travel Guide: What to see & do in Rovinj (Croatia)

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Exploring Castles & Gardens in the Amsterdam Area

exploring castles and gardens in the Amsterdam Area

The area around Amsterdam is filled with numerous beautiful places to explore, including charming small towns, great museums, excellent restaurants, and abundant nature perfect for cycling. This region offers a quieter alternative to the bustling Dutch capital, allowing visitors to experience a glimpse of local life where everything moves at a slightly slower pace. If you’d like to explore castles and gardens in Amsterdam Area, be sure to visit the Gooi & Vecht region.

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What to See in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

What to see in Saint-Remy-de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a picture-perfect, charming Provencal town filled with lovely architecture, so much art, and a long history. It’s a beautiful place to visit if you’re an admirer of Vincent van Gogh because it’s where he spent a year of his life and created some of his most famous paintings. There is something fascinating to discover on its every corner. To make planning your trip a bit easier, here is the Culture Tourist’s guide on what to see in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

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In search of art within the mountain paradise of Vorarlberg

art in Vorarlberg culture

Although famous as a winter sports destination, Vorarlberg is a hidden gem for art lovers worth visiting all year round. With its elegant towns like Bregenz and captivating Lake Constance, Vorarlberg has the charm of a historical touristic destination. However, being renowned as a contemporary architecture hub, and with its innovative approach towards sustainability, the cultural landscape filled with art installations, and new contemporary art initiatives like STAGE Bregenz, you’ll return to it over and over again. Just as I am doing.

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Tulips in the Netherlands: Where to See Them & Their History

Where to see tulips in the Netherlands

Tulips are the symbols of the Netherlands and the reason many people visit that country each spring. From the tulip fields and Amsterdam’s Tulip Festival to historical flower paintings in Dutch museums, there are so many ways to enjoy these beautiful flowers during your trip to the Netherlands. Here is the Culture Tourist’s guide to everything you should know about tulips in the Netherlands, including the best places to see tulips in the Netherlands.

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Best Articles on Culture Tourist in 2024 (in case you missed them)

Canal in Haarlem

Although there were fewer articles on Culture Tourist in 2024 when compared to the previous years, I still published many popular blog posts you liked reading last year. My 2024 was filled with exciting trips, fantastic exhibitions, and many great concerts and events, and I wrote about many of them. That’s why I made a little roundup of the best articles on Culture Tourist in 2024. Just in case you missed some of them. Enjoy!

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Christmas in Art: The Most Beautiful Christmas Themed Artworks

Christmas in Art: Viggo Johansen: Merry Christmas

Christmas in art is represented by numerous paintings from the Middle Ages until modern times. In earlier art, especially in the Renaissance and Baroque, it was presented by the Nativity scenes and representations of adorations of the shepherds. However, since the mid-19th century, when modern traditions like Christmas tree decorating and carolling developed, they also started to get represented in Christmas paintings. In this article, you can enjoy some of the most beautiful paintings depicting Christmas in art.

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