The Duck Fountain in Bratislava: A Poetic Tale in Bronze
In the bustling yet charming environs of Šafárikovo Námestie (Šafárik Square) in Bratislava, stands one of the city’s most beloved
Bratislava
Maximilian Fountain in Bratislava: Roland and Four Little Boys
The Maximilian (Roland) Fountain in Bratislava: built in 1572, its armoured knight, the four boys back since 2019 and its legends. Checked October 2026.
Bordeaux
Palais Gallien in Bordeaux: Echoes of Roman Burdigala
Nestled discreetly amidst the bustling urban fabric of modern Bordeaux, the Palais Gallien stands as a hauntingly beautiful relic of
Arca di San Domenico, Bologna: Young Michelangelo’s Statues
Arca di San Domenico in Bologna: the tomb begun by Nicola Pisano in 1264, Niccolò dell’Arca’s crowning and Michelangelo’s three statues. Checked October 2026.
Bologna
The Three Arrows in Bologna: Strada Maggiore’s Portico Mystery
The Three Arrows in Bologna: how to spot them in the Casa Isolani portico on Strada Maggiore, the naked-woman legend and other theories. Checked October 2026.
Bologna
The Via Piella Window in Bologna: a Peek at the Hidden Canal
The little window in Via Piella, Bologna: where to find it, why the Canale delle Moline was never covered, its mills and other viewpoints. Checked October 2026.
Friedrichshain in Berlin: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Urban Cool
For those embarking on a World City Trail game in Berlin, or any traveler eager to delve beneath the surface
The German Historical Museum in Berlin: A Journey Through Time
Nestled on the grand boulevard of Unter den Linden in Berlin’s historic Mitte district, the German Historical Museum (Deutsches Historisches
Stolpersteine in Berlin: Glimmers of Remembrance Underfoot
Across the sidewalks and pathways of Berlin, small, unassuming brass plaques embedded in the cobblestones catch the light, often prompting
Coimbra
Inês Viewpoint in Coimbra: A Romantic Panorama Over a Fated Love Story
Perched on the left bank of the Mondego River, offering a breathtaking panorama of the historic University of Coimbra, the
The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona: Roman Walls and a 1928 Bridge
The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona: Roman Barcino’s walls, the neo-Gothic bridge of 1928, the scars of 1938 and how to tell real Gothic from fake. Checked October 2026.
Coimbra
Porta Férrea in Coimbra: Two Kings and Four Faculties in Stone
The Porta Férrea in Coimbra: the 1634 university gate, who the kings and faculty statues on each side are, and the royal palace behind it. Checked October 2026.