The walls of the Argentine city – enlivened by massive murals, whimsical painted figures, moody graffiti and subtle but emblematic stencils – carry a powerful political charge.
28 May 2013
Despite creating the Renaissance masterpiece during a time of upheaval and uprising, Michelangelo managed to complete the sombre mausoleum, unharmed by Medici vengeance.
24 May 2013
On the 400th anniversary of the Romanovs, Russia’s dynasty of tsars, explore the often grave and sometimes amusing history of Moscow’s fortified city centre.
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10 May 2013
Built to echo the romance of European citadels, these historic railway hotels recall a time when packing dozens of trunks and a butler or two was the only way to travel.
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07 May 2013
Until 23 June, Le French May arts festival brings music, theatre, film, cabaret, fashion and food to the city, all served up with a Gallic twist.
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07 May 2013
Once an architectural desert after Brasilia became the country's capital in 1960, today a number of cutting-edge architects are changing the face of Brazil’s financial centre.
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06 May 2013
This weekend, some 170 private palaces, academies, homes and other buildings will open their doors to visitors.
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03 May 2013
Founded in 1501, Santo Domingo is home to extraordinary traces of the original city, which served as a template for the design of emerging cities in the New World.
03 May 2013
This month marks an important anniversary for Theatertreffen, an annual festival that pays tribute to the vitality and diversity of German-language theatre.
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02 May 2013
Beyond the ancient town walls, follow the Kultuurikilomeeter through the picturesque Kalamaja neighbourhood to find Soviet-era monoliths, unconventional museums and stylish eateries.
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30 April 2013
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