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Some cities are notable for having more than their fair share of the arts. Everywhere you look, man-made beauty in the form of sculptures, buildings and fountains surrounds you. The Arts and Culture Edition is meant for those who want to immerse themselves in the notable creations of artists, visit every important museum and gallery in the city and watch local art performance such as dance, theater and music.  As this edition is tailor-suited for a more sublime experience of the place, the edition hopes that the traveler will have overflowing inspiration even after he leaves the city.

Arts and Culture Edition Articles

• Arts and Culture in Johannesburg

  Football is one of the biggest sports in the world, and in no other African city is it bigger than in Johannesburg. The pride of South Africa is the host of the 2010 World Cup. Its dedication to the sport and its prosperity may have put it in that prestigious position, but this football-crazy city is much more than just South Africa’s largest metropolitan area. It is a place where contemporary and ancient African culture converges.

• Arts and Culture in Vancouver

  Vancouver shares a distinctly Canadian culture with the rest of the country. Located right on the tip of the state of Washington, the city is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west and mountains on the north. Named after British explorer George Vancouver, it has a distinctly international flavor, having been host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. About half of its population does not list English as their first language. Founded in 1886, Vancouver has a lot of history and culture to offer visitors.

• Arts and Culture in Berlin

  German culture has been around for more than 2,000 years. Julius Caesar built a bridge across the Rhine, and thus first entered the country into world consciousness. However, the city of Berlin is much younger, having been founded in the 12th century. It served as the seat of the German Reich in the late 1800s, and it was the previous royal capital as well. We know it for its 20th-century structure, the Berlin Wall, which stood for 30 years, but its colorful history extends far beyond that boundary dividing East and West Germany.

• Arts and Culture in Rome

  The Roman Empire lasted for almost 500 years, but the city of Rome existed before that. Legend has it that the city was named after its co-founder, Romulus, after he killed his brother Remus almost 3,000 years ago. It was the center of the known world at its peak, with an empire stretching from northern Africa and Asia in the east to Britain in the west. Even today, it holds great stature as the home of the Vatican City. Rome has indeed carved out a place for its history, its mythology, and its culture.

• Arts and Culture in Tokyo

  Tokyo, the capital of the Land of the Rising Sun, is a mixture of ancient Japanese culture and modern technological innovation. Founded as the city of Edo some 400 years ago, it is now the face of Japan and its most populous city with over 8 million residents. While modernity has caught up with the city, it still has not lost sight of its traditional roots, and its fascinating culture serves as a trip back in time.

• Arts and Culture in Vienna

  The city of Vienna has a long history. It has been home to one of Europe’s enduring dynasties, the House of Habsburg. This background has given the city some of the most memorable monuments to art, architecture, and culture from virtually all ages of European history. With its collection of museums and historical sites, the city is a dominant force in tourism and is sure to be a treat for the whole family.

• Arts and Culture in Paris

  Paris is not called the City of Lights for nothing. Its lively arts and culture scene is certain to bring joy to any traveler. The city is known for being the home of the Eiffel Tower, the grand old tower built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. It was also the home of such recognized masters as Victor Hugo, Honoré de Balzac, and many others.

• Arts and Culture in Taipei

  Taipei is a bustling cosmopolitan city with deep traditional Chinese roots. The capital of Taiwan since 1894, the city is best known for being at the center of Chiang Kai Shek’s Kuomintang government. The Taiwanese culture is one of proud nationalism and fervor. It is a culture which offers a taste of one of the oldest civilizations in the world and celebrates its participation in the modern world.

• Arts and Culture in Copenhagen

  The city of Copenhagen was founded in 1167 by Bishop Absalon, the counselor for Denmark’s king, Valdemar the Great. The biggest city in Scandinavia, Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. Its rich medieval history and culture is almost a study in European history, with its roots in royalty, the Reformation, and other significant European events.

• Arts and Culture in Barcelona

  Barcelona, a teeming, bustling city of more than 1.5 million people, may be considered to be one of the major cultural centers of Spain. Art and culture buffs will find Barcelona to be a very fascinating destination.