Christmas markets, crib exhibitions and handicrafts enrichen the character of Hamburg. From November 25 until December 23 the city decorates itself with the Christmas markets at the Rathausmarkt (in front of the city hall), Gerhardt-Hauptmann-Platz, in the Spitalerstrasse, the one around the Petrikirche and last but not least the one at the Gänsemarkt.

Recently, the historic center of Vienna has been added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list. Thus, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Imperial Palace and many other historic buildings are now recognized as being among the 700 outstanding cultural and natural monuments of mankind ... Other outstanding cultural and natural monuments are the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur, [...]

12 Tips to Experience and Enjoy Arts & Delights Vienna is old and new, classical and trendy, nostalgic and dynamic. Here are 12 tips for the newcomer to help him or her to explore, experience and enjoy the arts and delights of the city: a sort of check-list for your visit to Vienna. A 1000-year-old [...]