‘Eger castle’ film set still stands in the Pilis Mountains

Cinematic prop now hosts ‘medieval’ fun

For those who have accomplished seeing the Buda Hills and want something more, I recommend the Pilis Mountains and valleys that prevail in a north-westerly direction from the Buda suburbs and lead to an eventual, less familiar way to Esztergom.

A European Capital of Culture prepares

45 days and counting to the big day in Kaunas, Lithuania

As the clock ticks down to January 19 and the opening of Kaunas’ year as a European Capital of Culture 2022 – 45 days, 13 hours and 31 minutes when we just looked at their website – preparations are nearing complete to offer more ...

Light shines on Bodø in Arctic Norway

Culture in the land of the midnight sun

When Bodø in northern Norway is a European Capital of Culture in 2024 it will offer something that none of the other 60-plus cities and regions across the continent to have held the title – from Paphos to Porto, Rekjavik to Riga – have ...

Novi Sad, European Capital of Culture 2022

Freedom, Rainbow, Hope and Love in ‘Serbian Athens’

The shores of the River Danube are home to many charming European cities, and Novi Sad in Serbia is one, with three bridges across the water. This landmark trio will be central to the theme of Novi Sad’s year as a European Capital of ...