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Nov 17, 2023

Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands – 2023 Edition

With numerous festive events, Christmas trees, decorations, and that lovely, cosy feeling, December is my favourite month of the year. A big reason for this is Christmas markets. Since I love visiting them, I did some research again this year and looked for the Christmas markets organised in the Netherlands in 2023. I first compiled this list seven years ago and updated it yearly. So, if you would like to visit some Christmas markets in the Netherlands, here is your complete guide through the Dutch Christmas markets.

Nov 10, 2023

Best Christmas Markets in Europe – 2023 edition

The month of December means only one thing in Europe – Christmas markets! Organised in almost every European town, these special events put you into the festive mood immediately. Each year, I’m on a lookout for the best Christmas markets in Europe. So, here is the Culture Tourist’s list of 10 best Christmas Markets in Europe to visit in 2023.

Nov 03, 2023

Sicily Art Tours: The best way to explore Sicily’s cultural heritage

Sicily is one of the most unique and heterogeneous places in Europe. The island is home to fantastic landscapes, beautiful seaside and one of the largest still active European volcanos. With its long history, Sicily’s cultural heritage is one of the most versatile on the Old Continent. From the Ancient Greeks and Romans to Normans and Arabs, they all left their mark on the island.

Oct 27, 2023

Spooky & Scary Art: The Scariest Paintings in Art History

Scary Art: Pieter Bruegel painting from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels

Scary art is present within art history throughout the centuries. From the gargoyles on Gothic cathedrals and representations of Hell on the Renaissance Last Judgements paintings to Baroque still lifes with skulls and 20th-century modern horror, you’ll find them in all these paintings. Since Halloween is just around the corner, here are some scary and horror art pieces that represent the best of the spooky art has to offer.

Oct 20, 2023

25 Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe

With its long cultural history, Europe is home to many beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From prehistoric cave art, medieval cathedrals, and royal castles to the historical city centres, you’ll find them all over Europe. In this blog post, I selected 25 beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe worth visiting.

Oct 13, 2023

Autumn in Art History

Camille Pissarro: The Large Walnut Tree, Autumn Morning, Éragny

Vincent van Gogh: Avenue of Poplars in Autumn

Autumn in art history is represented by some stunning paintings. Its warm shades of yellow, red, brown and green inspired generations of artists. Nature changes significantly throughout the season, so you’ll find some very different art pieces with that theme. From allegories to landscapes, the Renaissance to Modern Art, here are some of the most beautiful artworks with the theme of Autumn in art history.

Oct 10, 2023

How is Leipzig Marriott Hotel becoming more sustainable with its Plan T

Sustainability is a big topic in the travel industry right now. It’s the main theme of one of the central tourism events worldwide, the World Travel Market in London 2023, too. Although sustainability and environmental preservation aren’t new in the travel industry, changes are still slow. However, with its new Plan T program, the Leipzig Marriott Hotel participates in leading the way the hotel industry should evolve in the world where there is no Plan B for our planet.

Oct 06, 2023

Things to do in Leipzig: Germany’s City of Music

Visiting Leipzig felt as if I was in Berlin’s younger brother. It was smaller, a bit of an underdog, but more raw, cooler and honest. And don’t get me wrong, I love Berlin. But, in Leipzig, I felt like I had discovered a new rising star. Filled with fantastic cultural and musical heritage, beautiful architecture, numerous great museums and a buzzing art scene, it’s a German town you should plan your trip to. Here is the Culture Tourist guide to that fantastic city, including some great things to do in Leipzig.

Sep 29, 2023

Best Museum Instagram accounts you should follow

Are you looking for the best museum Instagram accounts to follow? Some leading world museums have equally fantastic Instagram accounts you should follow for your daily dose of art. Watching their short videos, seeing artworks in detail or listening to experts talking about their artworks is the next best thing to visiting them in person. Since I’m following many of them, I curated a list of the best museum Instagram accounts you should follow.

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