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When you travel, do you like to experience the best that local culture has to offer? From art to music to fine dining, cultural tourism will give you an unforgettable taste of every region's unique attractions.
The Louvre Museum in Paris, established in 1793, is one of the oldest in Europe. It houses some of the world's most famous works of art, including Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." Read More
The Tower of London, located in the East End of London along the banks of the Thames River, was built in 1078 by William the Conqueror. In addition to being a prison, the Read More
The Vatican, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Gardens, draws hordes of visitors every year. Tour the Holy See, located within Rome, for a Read More
Containing over two million works of art and 19 curatorial departments, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's most renowned art collections. The Read More
The Smithsonian Institution is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It also has the largest collection of cultural artifacts with over 142 million objects, and Read More
One of the best museums in Europe. Watch an overview of the Budapest Fine Arts Museum in this free art education and travel video from a director and tour guide at the museum. Read More
10 miles (14 km) outside the city of Beijing, China, located on the tranquil Kunming Lake, the Summer Palace is a heavenly place for deep thoughts and peaceful Read More
While the tropical island of Bali is most identified with its famous beaches and surf, it is also a marvel of cultural attractions. The center of Bali's cultural treasures Read More
Madrid, the capital city of Spain, has more than 40 museums and offers a wealth of treasures to the art lover. While nearly every visitor knows about the Museo del Prado, Read More
The city of Oaxaca, Mexico, has many striking qualities that give it an otherworldly vibe. There are the folk art traditions of embroidery, weaving, carving and painting, Read More
If you love the theater, you know there is nothing like a Broadway show: big name stars, wonderful production numbers and astronomical ticket prices. It is worth it, but Read More
New Orleans is known worldwide as the birthplace of jazz. Every night of the week, every day of the year, you can hear live music. In all the New Orleans neighborhoods, Read More
Sometimes known simply as ‘Covent Garden’, The Royal Opera House in the bustling London district of Covent Garden currently houses Britain’s Royal Ballet and The Royal Read More
William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan collaborated on 14 comic operas, including the world famous "Pirates of Penzance." Richard D’Oyly Carte, a business partner of the Read More
Milan's Teatro alla Scala, or La Scala, is one of the great opera houses of the world, a jewel in Italy's cultural crown. Opened in 1778, severely damaged in World War II, Read More
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) is one of the greatest composers of all time. A child prodigy, he wrote his first piece of music at age five and by age eight was Read More
Copenhagen's famous Tivoli, located at Vesterbrogade 3, is a large entertainment complex with an amusement park rides, gardens, theaters, lakes, concert venues and numerous Read More
The Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits at the edge of Sydney Harbour in Sydney Australia. The unique structure, designed in 1973 by Danish architect Read More
New York's wide range of ethnic neighborhoods makes it an ideal place for food lovers to visit. Yes, New York has its expensive food palaces, but you don't have to spend a Read More
Chicago is the City of Big Shoulders. If you eat right, it can be the city of big bellies too. Read on to find out how you can eat like a local, and go to both popular and Read More
The Taste of London is an event which allows all of the top London Restaurants to provide samples of their food and drink. You go along and sample what is on offer and from Read More
It is almost impossible not to eat well in Paris. Not only is the "City of Light" home to some of the world's best restaurants, but it offers a variety of food markets all Read More
Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, has some fine buildings to admire, friendly locals and a legendary nightlife. The city also has a fantastic selection of pubs and bars, Read More
If you enjoy Los Cabos but are completely over the tourist scene, here's how to eat with the locals at local restaurants for a more authentic dining experience. Read More
Puerto Rico provides a natural ambiance and diversity of gastronomic delights that reflect its rich history. Its local cuisine, called "comida críolla," is a combination of Read More
A trip to Beijing is not complete without sampling a variety of Chinese cuisine from the best Chinese restaurants in the world. Visit restaurants specializing in different Read More
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