Culture // Tourism
must-visit, they’re not the only thing to explore in this buzzing Catalonian city. Famous museums such as the Museu Picasso—containing one of the biggest collections of Picasso pieces in the world—can’t be missed but do make sure you also investigate the city’s thriving, eclectic contemporary arts scene, taking in galleries and museums such as Artevistas, Miscelänea, the MACBA Centre, Espai (b) and +R Galería. If you like to wander, explore historic neighbourhoods such as El Born and the Gothic Quarter, both full of street art.
Washington D.C. Aside from being the stage for America’s political power players, Washington D.C. is also a museum lover’s dream, with a lot to choose from—the Smithsonian Institute has 19 alone. With many conveniently located along or near the majestic Mall, they cover everything from classic front page headlines at the Newseum to confronting slavery and oppression at the recently opened National Museum of African American History—there’s even an International Spy Museum. As well as hosting many prestigious cultural venues such as the Kennedy Centre, Washington—fitting for a place that the likes of Duke Ellington and Shirley Horn called home—is also a jazz hub, with multiple clubs centred on the U Street Corridor.
Kyoto
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From cherry blossoms to a multitude of exquisitely crafted Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, the ancient capital of Japan is an aesthete’s dream, with beautiful architecture and exquisite food to boot. Since the 1990s, it’s also been challenging Tokyo’s position as king of Japan’s contemporary arts scene. The city is crowded with lots of independent galleries that champion local talent such
Above: Gaudí’s unmistakeable architectural influence is one of the many reasons why art lovers visit Barcelona. Right: The famous Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. is made up of 19 museums.
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