The whole of Brussels will be under the Iris Festival spell on the first weekend of May. On Saturday 4 May and Sunday 5 May, the Brussels-Capital Region will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. This will be marked by a packed, surprising and varied programme. During the annual Iris Festival, Brussels will be putting its best foot forward. From 11:00 on Saturday 4 May, it will take you to the most surprising places in three Brussels communes and the European quarter. After the Iris Festival in the communes, the day will culminate in the Iris Tipik Electro Night. The next day, from noon onwards, everyone is invited to take the whole family to Brussels Park for Party in the Park, where a diverse range of activities will be laid on. All the activities organised by visit.brussels at the...
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The return of water to Rome's ancient baths of Caracalla after more than 1,000 years was greeted on Friday by ballet dancers performing on a platform over a newly installed pool. One of the largest thermal complexes ever built, the baths were begun by Emperor Septimius Severus in 212 AD and completed four years later by his successor Caracalla. The ruins are now a popular tourist destination and host concerts and theatre. A view shows the new fountain of the ancient Roman public bath complex Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla) during its preview to the media, prior to the official inauguration, in Rome, Italy April 12, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli This month local authorities unveiled a project to re-introduce water to the site, installing a large, shallow pool which reflects t...
Read MoreOffering cinematic beauty, off-the-beaten-track experiences and transcendently beautiful coastal scenery, the Wild Atlantic Way has been one of the island of Ireland's most successful tourism stories. 10 years on, it is as compelling as ever. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the world's longest-defined coastal touring route. The Wild Atlantic Way is an internationally acclaimed waymarked road trip stretching 2,500 kilometres along the contours of Ireland's great western seaboard, from County Cork in the south to County Donegal in the north. With 188 Discovery Points along the way, the route has guided the intrepid traveller for the past decade to previously off-grid west of Ireland locations, bringing with it nearly two million extra visitors every year, helping to shape a thr...
Read MoreCelebrating a milestone: The 50th Germany Travel Mart in the cultural hub Chemnitz
The German National Tourist Office, India has announced its participation in the upcoming 50th Germany Travel Mart (GTM), set to take place in Chemnitz, the cultural heart of Germany. This year’s GTM, scheduled from April 21 to 23, 2024, followed by a Pre-Convention tours starting 17th April is not just a celebration of half a century of successful tourism exchange but also a testament to the enduring partnership in the realm of travel and culture. A select group of trade professionals and media personnel from India will embark on a captivating journey through Germany’s enchanting towns and cities, engaging in a Pre-Convention Tour (PCT) and attending the main event in Chemnitz. This delegation will experience firsthand the rich tapestry of German heritage, with a special focus on UNES...
Read MoreResidents in Copenhagen's famous hippie enclave Christiania began digging up its main street known for its cannabis trade on Saturday, hoping to free the area of criminal gangs following multiple deadly shootings. After tolerating the illegal sale of cannabis for more than 50 years in the former army barracks claimed by hippies during the 1970s, authorities and the residents of Christiania decided this year to dig up what is known to locals as 'Pusher Street'. Mayor of Copenhagen Sophie Haestorp Andersen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard walk as citizens of the free village Christiania jointly dig up the cobblestones at Pusher Street, in Copenhagen, Denmark April 6, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS Freetown Christiania has developed into a major tour...
Read MoreBrussels-Capital Region celebrates its 35th anniversary on 4 and 5 May in a grand manner On 4th and 5th May, the Brussels-Capital Region celebrates its 35th anniversary with a grand Iris Festival. Once again, a large crowd is expected for the Iris Tipik Electro Night. Other major attractions include the Iris Festival in the communes and the Festival in the Park. This year’s edition is once again packed with activities and entertainment options. The Iris Festival is the perfect opportunity to rediscover our incredibly diverse capital! Brussels devotes an entire weekend to the celebration of its anniversary. The festivities will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2024. On Saturday, the focus of the Iris Festival will be on the communes with numerous guided tours. The day co...
Read MoreA congregation of Catholic nuns has reopened a bar in an ancient sanctuary in northern Spain, pulling pints of beer in the hopes of spreading the word of God to thirsty guests visiting the 11th-century Romanesque site. "I think plenty of people would think it's unusual, because they've never seen it. But you know, it's not a sin to drink a beer," said Miami-born Sister Guadalupe, adding that the bar constituted an "open door for us to evangelise". Nuns from the Hermanas Peregrinas de la Eucaristia order serve drinks at the Amaren Etxea (Mother's House) bar, at the Estibaliz Sanctuary in Villafranca de Estibaliz, northern Spain, March 24, 2024. REUTERS/Vincent West The sisters, who belong to the Pilgrims of the Eucharist order, have taken over operations at the bar in the Sanctuar...
Read MoreAs the Dutch capital bursts into a riot of colours with the arrival of the tulip season, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam invites nature lovers and romantics to join its acclaimed “Tulips in Bloom” experience. Renewed each year with delightful surprises the two packages perfectly balance history insights with incredible in-nature experiences, as well as offering travellers a chance to enjoy exquisite dining in some of the most picturesque spots in the city. The Tulip Tableaux package offers a cultural journey that starts with a luxury limousine ride from the hotel’s historic location to the Tulip Museum, where guests can discover the fascinating history of the bulb and its impact on Dutch society during a guided tour with a professional grower, before stepping into the m...
Read MoreGermany's inbound tourism is steadily recovering, making an increasing contribution to the total volume of overnight stays, according to an analysis by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) based on provisional overnight stay figures from the Federal Statistical Office. The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) in India has announced that the share of Indian guests in German tourism is on the rise. According to the latest data, in December 2023, India recorded 51,666 overnights in Germany, reflecting a growth of 2.2% compared to December 2022. While we are slightly below our 2019 figures, with a decrease of 7.5% compared to December 2023, the overall trend shows a strong recovery rate for Indian travellers. In total, the number of overnights from India into Germany until Dece...
Read MoreAncient stone tools found in western Ukraine may be the oldest known evidence of early human presence in Europe, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. The chipped stones, deliberately fashioned from volcanic rock, were excavated from a quarry in Korolevo in the 1970s. Archaeologists used new methods to date the layers of sedimentary rock surrounding the tools to more than 1 million years old. “This is the earliest evidence of any type of human in Europe that is dated,” said Mads Faurschou Knudsen, a geophysicist at Aarhus University in Denmark and co-author of the new study. He said it’s not certain which early human ancestors fashioned the tools, but it may have been Homo erectus, the first species to walk upright and master the use of fire. “We...
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