Rotterdam was almost completely destroyed during WWII. Therefore, its architecture is unlike anywhere else in the Netherlands. While most cities in the Netherlands are void of sky-scrapers, Rotterdam boasts an array of contemporary architecture that is a visual treat.
10,000-15,000 bikes per year are dredged out of canals in Amsterdam. However, if your bike is not submerged in water, you will need a functioning bell to help navigate the city.
Writers, theologians, labor agitators, and revolutionaries often penned and typed their words looking out a window that was under the constant barrage of precipitation. James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and Oscar Wilde are just a few that made profound impacts on the modern world. Today, Dublin is an evolving metropolis that still pays homage to its distinct past through architecture and culture.
You don’t need a guide, just follow the path of the ancient Irish countryside
Cold rain keeps the island green, to preserve a timeless scene
Saint Coleman, son of Duagh
Founded this monastery in the 7th century
When walking the grounds, silence is the only lecture that can partially explain
The routine of a venerable abbot
Galway is a city of poets and festivals. Therefore, it is no surprise that this vibrant municipality serves as a hub of film, theatre, and literature.
Founded by Vikings
Cork was awarded the European Capital of Culture in 2009
First we notice exterior shapes and colors. Then we guess what is inside; perhaps someone reading, a dog sleeping, a cold cup of coffee on the table.
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An excellent city to walk. Vilnius has varied architecture, a complex history, and a bright future. After gaining independence in 1990, traditional Lithuanian cuisine has become a way to commemorate a shared identity and culture. Old town is dotted with independent coffee shops and eateries.
The historical capital of Bohemia proper leaves too many photos to be taken. With that, it also seems impossible to capture the full beauty of modern Prague. The 4th Czechoslovakian Writers’ Congress in 1967 took a strong stand against a controlled state, this gallery is in honor of that meeting and the beginning of the “Prague Spring.”
K. Wahlgren 