Vienna Festival 2013, or Wiener Festwochen, is one of the most exciting events of Vienna; if you are planning to visit the city, you shouldn’t miss it! The festival will take place from 10 May to 16 June, and the motto of event will be “Wien, Wien, nur du allein?” (Vienna, Vienna, only you?). This year’s edition celebrates the bicentenary of Giuseppe Verdi’s death; this is the reason why the music has a central part in…

Castel Gandolfo is one of the most beautiful towns of Italy; it is located in the area of Castelli Romani, in the Province of Rome. The village took its name from a castle built during the twelfth century, on orders of the Roman Gandolfi family. The town is very famous because the summer residence of the Pope is located here. Moreover, Castel Gandolfo offers many attractions that make this…

Jazz was born in the United States, and it grew up in New Orleans spilling quickly through the world during the 20th century, creating all kinds of rhythms and genres. It arrived in Europe, fading during the 70s. In 1976, the Roma Jazz Festival was created in Rome, and was born as an initiative during the summer that was aiming to preserve jazz music as a cultural expression of the…

Sònar is one of Spain’s most famous festivals dedicated to electronic music. It was created in 1994, and every year it continued growing exponentially until it became a meeting spot as a Live Media and Multimedia Arts manifestation that gathers over 80,000 participants. The official website describer the Sònar as a “essential meeting point for an alert public, cutting-edge artists and the most…

The Royal Chapel of San Antonio of la Florida (also known as Real Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida in Spanish) is one of the three chapels that were dedicated to Padua’s Saint in the area. It’s the only one still standing, and it’s located in the district of Moncloa-Aravaca. More precisely, there are two…

Felines have stood by humanity for thousands of years. Each one has used their symbiotic relationship to their convenience: cats have kept small animals away in exchange for a roof to live under. Since ancient times, this syntony has brought colonies in large living areas. In Rome, the descendents of these migrations are still alive, which are the joy of tourists and cat lovers that feed them and take care of…

Nelson’s Column is a monument located right in the middle of Trafalgar Square. It was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate the victory obtained by Admiral Horatio Nelson during the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The latter was also where he died after being hit by a French gunman. A small curiosity: Nelson’s body was preserved in brandy until he went back…

 The culture of manga (Japanese comics) has expanded through Italy in the last couple of decades; readers and fans are hundreds of thousands, and this sector’s editorial industry is prosperous. To celebrate this art, Milan has opened an event that will last until July 25th. It’s Milano Manga Festival, a series of exhibitions and appointments all through the city. The centre of this event will…

Are you ready to get fit and run in one of the world’s most famous sport events? Well then start right now, because the New York Marathon is not to be taken lightly! Even it is held on the 3rd of November, the city is in preparation. Last year, because of the Sandy hurricane, it could not be held. Now people want to make this one the best one ever. This edition sees…

 Starting from April 5th, a new exciting exhibition is open at the ‘900 Museum featuring one of the most influent pop artists of the last century. Andy Warhol, undeniable post war icon, will be the protagonist of a path called Stardust. The title given to the exhibition is a reference to the diamond dust that…

Nelson Monument has been erected in honor of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, famous for his service in the marine (particularly during the Napoleonic Wars). It is located on Carlton Hill’s top, the hill that dominated Edinburgh, on the tallest spot at 171 metres above sea level. The monument was built between 1807 and 1815 to commemorate the victory on the French and German armies in Trafalgar Square, a battle where unfortunately Nelson died after suffering…

 Easter is a very important period for New York, and every year the city enters a frenzy in preparing the events that surround it. We recommend the most important to visit among the ones that will animate the streets of the city that never sleeps. Easter is a very important feast in the Anglo-Saxon world, but it’s celebrated in a very strange…

 Carlton Hill (also known with the name Caltoun or Caldoun in the past) is a hill located right in the middle of Edinburgh. It dominates the whole city from its impressive height, and is one of the most breathtaking spots from which you can take pictures of the Scottish capital; it has been the subject of paintings and in popular cultures from time immemorial. There is archeological evidence that the hill…

 From Monte Mario’s top you can witness one of Rome’s most breathtaking views. You can easily reach t he spot by bus, and it offers a healthy alternative to the other activities you can practice as a tourist in the Italian capital. If you want to flee the classic tourist chaos, you can immerse yourselves in the greenery and freshness of this hill organizing a day long outdoor trip. Monte Mario is…

Apollo Theatre is one of New York’s most famous Afro-American music halls. Across the decades, it associated almost exclusively with black artists; it’s located in Harlem, a district well known for having a very high percentage of African-Americans living in it. This theatre is also on the National Register of Historic Places, and is in…