Architecture

Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and the largest city and the capital of Lower Silesian Voivodship in Poland. Fotostrasse was there for a few days in early 2015 and we fell in love with this city that hosts almost a million people. Because we love the days we spent there, we decided to write this short guide with a few things you need to do in Wrocław.

Things to do in Wroclaw Poland

Poland (category), Wroclaw (category)
13 min read
14/02/201621/12/2023

Most people, when they visit Berlin for the first time, find time to visit the famous Checkpoint Charlie. This infamous border crossing between East and West Berlin is a classical tourist stop for people interested in the Second World War and the relationship between Communist Germany, the USSR and the Allied Forces that controlled West Germany.

What can you do around Checkpoint Charlie?

Berlin (category)
14 min read
28/09/201501/12/2023

We have been to Helsinki more than a few times in the past couple of years. Every time that we are there, we try to stay in different hotels so we can explore a little bit more of this amazing city. This was our goal when we booked our stay at Scandic Passi, an amazing hotel located in an area of Helsinki called Siltasaari.

Our Stay at Scandic Paasi in Helsinki

Helsinki (category), Hotel (category)
6 min read
25/09/201521/12/2023

There is a bridge south of the Oberbaumbrucke that is not that famous but has one of the best views of Berlin and the Spree river. This bridge is called Elsebrucke, and you can find it in Treptow, close to the Molecule Man. From there you will have the best angle to capture the Oberbaumbrücke with Berlin Mitte in the background with the TV Tower and all the rest. It’s beautiful.

A Quick Tour of what East Berlin used to look like

Berlin (category)
4 min read
07/08/201525/08/2020

The St Petersburg Metro is one of the most beautiful underground railway system we ever had the pleasure of visiting. First opened in 1955, the metro of Saint Petersburg in Russia is one of the busiest in the world with five subway lines, 67 stations, over 3.000 trains and 2.5 million passengers a day. We did visited the St Petersburg Metro when we visited Russia in May and we took pictures of everything.

St Petersburg Metro – Exploring the Russian Underground

Russia (category), St Petersburg (category)
10 min read
24/06/201523/12/2023

The Radisson Blu Seaside is a beautiful and eco-friendly hotel in Helsinki. It’s located a little more than one kilometer from the city center, that can be reached by foot in less than 15 minutes. But, if you decide to visit Finland in the middle of the winter like we did, there is a a tram stop in front of the hotel making it even easier to see everything in Helsinki.

Radisson Blu Seaside Helsinki

Helsinki (category), Hotel (category)
4 min read
18/05/201521/12/2023

Church in the Rock: Helsinki’s Temppeliaukio

Finland (category), Helsinki (category)
5 min read
04/05/201507/08/2024

Suomenlinna: Everything you need to know about the biggest sea fortress in Finland

Finland (category), Helsinki (category)
8 min read
08/04/201505/11/2024

Wroclaw Market Square: The Largest Market Square in Poland

Poland (category), Wroclaw (category)
6 min read
25/03/201510/09/2019

More than a million visitors went to see the St. Stephen’s Cathedral last year and we were one of those. This church is one of Austria’s most popular attractions, the main Roman Catholic church in Vienna and the seat of the city’s archbishop. It stands 137 meters high with a beautifully decorated roof, and it represents more than 800 years of architectural history.

Unveiling the Secrets of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna

Austria (category), Vienna (category)
8 min read
02/03/201517/02/2024

Turku Castle: Torture, Death and Ghosts Tour

Finland (category), Turku (category)
4 min read
18/02/201520/05/2024

Our 5 Favourite Things to Do in Porvoo Finland

Finland (category), Porvoo (category)
8 min read
28/11/201419/03/2025

Hidden among suburban streets in the south of Berlin, there is an unexpected sight. To some people like me, it looks like an ancient burial ground from an alien like civilization, but the truth is even better since this is Lilienthal Park, a part of the memorial park to Otto Lilienthal, one of Germany’s aviation pioneers.

Your Guide to Lilienthal Park: Exploring Berlin’s Aviation Memorial

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
5 min read
10/11/201407/03/2025

When you are walking around Tempelhof, a concrete cylinder isn’t the first thing that crosses your mind as a place to visit. But the Schwerbelastungskörper is more than just a bunch of concrete and a really scary german name. The Schwerbelastungskörper is one of the few structures that survived to tell the story of Welthauptstadt Germania, the capital of the new german world that never survived the Second World War.

Schwerbelastungskorper: A Visit to the Concrete Monster

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
4 min read
25/08/201427/02/2024