Once it was confirmed by the Italian government that Palermo will be the new European capital of culture for 2018.
The city of Sicily will benefit the expected rise in tourism and additional funding for its cultural visibility.
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The coronavirus pandemic could help to make tourism more sustainable — but, for that to happen, each traveler has a role to play. Let us show you how your next...
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many countries worldwide continue to restrict entry and most travel remains discouraged. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU —...
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It is one of the most popular souvenirs from Germany: the cuckoo clock. In the Black Forest you can find the largest specimen in the world — as big as...
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The Jungfraujoch railway station is located at an altitude of almost 3,500 meters in the Swiss Alps. Its construction was a pioneering technical achievement. Find out why in part IV...
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At Easter, German tourists will return to the Balearic island ― despite heated debates in Germany. However, things are not quite as carefree as they used to be on Mallorca.
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Easter is Christianity's most important holiday and in Germany it is marked with church services. But beyond church there are a lot more of Easter traditions. Test your knowledge!
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Germany is in a strict lockdown. Travel has not been banned entirely, but an appeal issued to refrain from non-essential trips. The borders remain open. Here's what you need to...
Read moreExtreme places: Exploring the eternal ic…
In winter, Iceland is transformed into a world of ice and snow. Visitors can explore Europe's biggest and most formidable glacier here: Vatnajökull. A frontier experience — and part III...
Read moreLockdown extension in Germany: Disappoin…
While flights to the popular holiday island of Mallorca are still possible, domestic tourism is to be put on hold. The industry has reacted with incomprehension. Many are facing bankruptcy.
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