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The best way to experience something, is to put on the shoes of a traveller. Routes4U selected the best of bloggers' articles regarding the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the four EU macro-regions.

Falling for the charms of Toruń, Poland

Falling for the charms of Toruń, Poland

There is a city in Europe where the dominant scent is the scent of the freshly baked gingerbread.

By Pavlo Fedykovych, on July 27, 2020
Exploring Art Nouveau architecture in Budapest

Exploring Art Nouveau architecture in Budapest

While losing yourself on the streets of the Hungarian capital it is hard not to notice buildings that immediately stand out from the regulated and at times strict neo-classical Austro-Hungarian facades.

By Pavlo Fedykovych, on July 27, 2020
Castles, churches and cheese: 5 cultural routes to discover across Switzerland

Castles, churches and cheese: 5 cultural routes to discover across Switzerland

Numerous cultural routes criss-cross Switzerland, tracing ancient roads and connecting historical sights. Here, we’ve picked five contrasting itineraries, each showing a different side to the country and offering an unusual vista into its past.

By Eleanor Aldridge, on July 27, 2020
Spa secrets: six unexpected spots to relax on the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns

Spa secrets: six unexpected spots to relax on the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns

The European Route of Historic Thermal Towns has been helping travellers find healing holidays since 2010. Start exploring six little-known stops.

By Eleanor Aldridge, on July 27, 2020
BUNK’ART

BUNK’ART

On the outskirts of Tirana, Albania, you will find a museum unlike any other: it is located in an old atomic bunker of the dictator Enver Hoxha.

By Melanie Chillon, on July 27, 2020
Artist’s colony am Chiemsee

Artist’s colony am Chiemsee

In the 19th century, the Chiemsee was one of the most important artist places in Germany and remains one of the preferred destinations of painters today.

By Melanie Chillon, on July 27, 2020
Tyniec Abbey

Tyniec Abbey

The Benedictine Abbey that is based in Krakow’s suburb of Tyniec is the oldest monastery in Poland and has a history of almost a thousand years.

By Melanie Chillon, on July 27, 2020
Educational Wine Tour in Moldova

Educational Wine Tour in Moldova

Have you ever wanted to know more about Moldovan wine? Then why not travel to Moldova and participate in the “Educational Wine Tour” organized by Iter Vitis.

By Melanie Chillon, on July 27, 2020
Daruvar Spa

Daruvar Spa

Daruvar is famous for its health tourism thanks to the presence of geothermal water springs, known for its healing properties.

By Melanie Chillon, on July 27, 2020
A fairy tale lake island: welcome to Maria Wörth

A fairy tale lake island: welcome to Maria Wörth

The fairy tale town of Maria Wörth is everything you watched in movies about princes and princesses and even more.

By Elena Dubinina, on June 28, 2020
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