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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Many people with disabilities face serious challenges traveling around Germany. Despite positive lip service on the part of the incoming government, it is not clear how it specifically plans to...
Read moreGermany's 16 states: Saxony
Culture meets nature in Saxony: A mere 40 kilometers lie between splendid Baroque art and architecture in Dresden and the distinctive peaks of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Read moreWho can travel to Germany now that COVID…
Coronavirus infections are surging in Germany. What does this mean for tourists? Here are the answers to some of the most pressing questions.
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Many countries are reimposing restrictions on everyday life amid rising infections. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU.
Read moreFestive market under Germany's biggest C…
Amid many Christmas market cancellations, the Dortmund Christmas market is welcoming visitors. But some changes and rules may dampen the festive spirit.
Read moreEU states agree to suspend travel from s…
The European Union has agreed to halt air travel from South Africa and several surrounding countries over a new COVID variant. Many other countries have banned travel from the region.
Read moreGermany's 16 states: Saarland
Michelin-starred cuisine, a Franco-German way of life and the world's first industrial UNESCO World Heritage site are the pride of this small German state.
Read moreLong-distance travel under COVID restric…
With the main travel season in Europe over, those who feel drawn to the sun must journey farther. But the ongoing coronavirus pandemic complicates the situation for both tourists and...
Read moreGermany's 16 states: Rhineland-Palatinat…
Vineyards on the slopes of the Moselle and Rhine, monumental structures from the Roman Empire in Germany's oldest city Trier: the state of Rhineland-Palatinate is ideal for culture buffs and...
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