electing a destination for visiting during a vacation requires time and attention; and if you are one of those persons who like a touch of culture and romance in your place of a visit, then any destination will not quench your wanderlust. Here are some of the well-known cultural destinations to visit.
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Mexico City, Mexico
Taste the cultural intermixing of the colonial Spanish splendor with the architectural examples of the pre-Hispanic era, in this age-old city of the highest population in North America. Visit the famous Blue house of Frida Kahlo in Coyoacán, and find her little-known artworks amongst her personal belongings.
Next enjoy the majestic Diego Rivera murals, found in the Palacio Nacional, and also keep the grand Metropolitan Cathedral in your list. If you are a foodie, enjoy the city’s upcoming food scene, where traditional ingredients are being given new twists by the upcoming chefs. The markets and fashion houses of Mexico are also providing a rich diversity of orthodox and modern fashion.
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Kyoto, Japan
This city is still the heart of the cultural treasures of the land of the rising sun. You can find lots of temples, shrine, and serene lakes which reflect the simple yet fulfilling lifestyle of Japan. You can observe the traditional lifestyle of the Geisha, the artisans from the old Japanese times, and learn about their culture and way of life.
If you are game, you can even have the makeup done by actual Geishas. You can also have a bargain on the shops of Shinkyogoku Street, the origin of the silk kimonos. And after a day of walking in the traditional shroud of age-old Japan, you can go to the RAN theatre, where you can enjoy the modern pop-culture songs over glasses of sake, sung to the music of orthodox Japanese instruments.
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Austin, United States of America
This city is far situated from the state of Texas, of which it’s the capital, in terms of the liberal approach to arts and culinary approaches. You can showcase your artistic side on the walls of HOPE Outdoor Gallery or visit the Canopy, a creative community of art studios, three galleries, and a coffee shop. You can find scores of restaurants with hundreds of sausages and different types of beer on tap. If you like music, you can check out the famous Antone’s, or the local landmark, The Mohawk for some authentic blues.
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Florence, Italy
This city is truly a destination every art aficionado wants to visit. The imposing Palacios and murals are strewn everywhere along the cobbled roadways of this city. The renaissance took place here, and among the famous artists, the presence of Michelangelo and Botticelli is almost everywhere in the city.
The contribution of the famous Medici family can be felt when visiting the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery, which houses some of the priceless paintings of the era. You can also get designer apparel and traditional gold jewelry in the boutiques of this city.
Signing off
These are some of the destinations you can visit to experience the ever-changing and traditional culture that enriches the world each day!
