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The Berlin Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park is the biggest of the three war memorials the USSR left in Berlin after the end of the Second World War. It was built to the design of the Soviet architect Yakov Belopolsky as a memorial for 5,000 of the 80,000 Soviet soldiers who died in the Battle of Berlin between April and May 1945. It opened four years after World War II on May 8, 1949, and it used to serve as the central war memorial in East Berlin.

Berlin Soviet Memorial: Treptower Park

Berlin
5 min read
08/05/202021/12/2023

Lenin statues, with some historical importance, were the source of some impossible satires during the GDR times. East German propaganda had something to say about this Lenin statue that came from Eisleben, Martin Luther's hometown in Saxony. We know for sure that this statue was made in 1925 by the Soviet sculptor Matwej Maniser and that it was the first statue of the Soviet hero standing in German soil.

All the locations that we found Lenin in Berlin

Berlin
7 min read
22/04/202021/01/2024

The Cologne Cathedral has a long pilgrimage tradition in the Christianity, dating back to the Middle Ages. All of this because this is where you can find one of the most precious relics of Catholicism: the Shrine of the Three Holy Kings, which was brought to Cologne in 1164.

A Visit to the Magnificent Cologne Cathedral

Köln
9 min read
10/03/202006/03/2020

When you cross the Piazza Affari in Milan, you will need to stop and take a picture of a huge middle finger statue in front of the Palazzo Mezzanotte. This provocative art piece is the work of Maurizio Cattelan. It receives the name of L.O.V.E., but the Italians decided to call it Il Dito.

Il Dito in Milan: Libertà, Odio, Vendetta, Eternità in Piazza Affari

Milano
5 min read
16/02/202002/03/2020

After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany, the former Staatsratsgebäude was used as the seat of the Federal Chancellery under Gerhard Schröder. Between 2003 and 2005, the historical building went trough renovation extensively so that the European School of Management Berlin could take over it, they opened their doors in January 2006.

The Staatsratsgebäude: A Historical and Architectural Gem in Berlin

Berlin
5 min read
02/02/202014/06/2024

Urban Nation is more than a museum in Berlin. Urban Nation is a global institution focus on urban art. Their goal is to set new standards when it comes to artists and projects in contemporary art. And the work on the exhibitions is not limited to the walls inside the museum, as you can see when you walk around the place in Bülowstrasse.

Urban Nation: A Museum for Contemporary Art in Berlin-Schöneberg

Berlin
5 min read
23/01/202028/02/2024

Located in a former Royal Winter Palace, the works of M. C. Escher in The Hague is something that you cannot miss whenever you visit the seat of government of the Netherlands. You need to visit the Het Paleis for the fantastic artwork presented, but you should stay longer to enjoy the beauty of the building itself.

M. C. Escher in The Hague

Netherlands, The Hague
5 min read
23/12/201931/12/2019

The Devil’s Column got its name from a legendary battle between the Devil and Saint Ambrose, who defended himself by pushing the Devil against the column behind him. This way, the Devil’s horn got stuck in the marble and made two holes in the column. And, today, you can still see the mark of the devil in there.

The Devil’s Column in Milano

Milano
4 min read
06/12/201921/12/2023

Sometimes we found the most fun in the smallest of our discoveries. This is what happened to us on a warm summer day when we stumble upon the fantastic Anna’s Museum in Brighton.

Anna’s Museum: Where Curiosity Comes Alive in a Brighton Window

Brighton
4 min read
19/10/201905/04/2024

If you listened to the album Heroes, from 1977, you know that there is a song in there called Neukoln. There David Bowie plays saxophone and explores an ambient piece of music to show how he saw West-Berlin.

In Neukoln, Bowie explored West-Berlin with music

Berlin
4 min read
13/10/201905/02/2024

The Court Pond, known in Dutch as the Hofvijver, is a gorgeous artificial lake in the center of The Hague. The surrounding area is the place where The Hague came to life for the first time, and this is the reason why we decided to spend some time taking pictures on its shores when we visited this great Dutch city back in the winter of 2019.

Hofvijver, a visit to the Court Pond in The Hague

The Hague
6 min read
05/10/201921/12/2023

Budapest is a fantastic city, so rich in history that it might be complicated for some people to wrap their heads around and focus on exploring the city. This is why, after a couple of visits, we decided to come up with a brief list of our favorite places to visit and things to do in Budapest.

Our Favorite Places to Visit and Things to Do in Budapest

Budapest
7 min read
30/09/201915/02/2024

The Spreepark is an abandoned amusement park that has been laying abandoned close to the heart of Berlin for, at least, 15 years. When you enter the park and start walking around, you can see the remnants of the previous decades, and this is why this location is so unusual for people. From all the urban explorers that want to capture its decay to the hipsters that want to photograph something that looks cool.

The Abandoned SpreePark in Berlin

Berlin, Urbex
8 min read
19/08/201904/02/2025

It seems like the Cube House of Rotterdam is stranded above roads and stuck next to the harbor by the strong wind that blows from the sea. But this popular tourist attraction is also a bizarre architectural experiment and this is the main reason why we decided to spend some time there during a cold January afternoon.

The Rotterdam Cube House: An Architectural Wonder

Netherlands, Rotterdam
6 min read
12/08/201917/11/2024

Fotostrasse visited the fantastic city of Zaandam, one of the hidden gems around Amsterdam and we are here to tell you the best things to do in there. Zaandam was built over its industries, being one of the leading cities in the first industrial revolution. One of its trademarks, the amazing windmills, were a big part of this industrial growth and until this day this is a very industrial city, but that doesn’t mean it loses any of its charms.

Our top 5 things to do in Zaandam

Zaandam
5 min read
23/07/201923/07/2019

Before you arrive at Mariehamn by boat, there is a place you’re going to see. It’s a group of islets that seem to be the first glimpse of land, and even though there is a white pyramid there, this is not part of a fever dream. This is Kobba Klintar, an old pilot station that was used to assist the ships arriving in the capital of the Åland Islands.

Kobba Klintar: The perfect spot to enjoy the Åland islands

Aland, Finland
5 min read
22/07/201923/12/2023

Most of the action happens there, and it was one of the last places we found around Berlin, but here you learn more about where to find the high school in Dark, the Netflix series where it seems like time travel is possible.

The High School in Dark: Exploring Winden in Berlin

Berlin
3 min read
05/06/201918/07/2024

When you walk along the Danube Promenade, next to the Hungarian Parliament Building, you will find a memorial called Shoes on the Danube Bank. The monument was conceived by Can Togay, with the help from sculptor Gyula Pauer, to remember and honor the Jews that were murdered by Arrow Cross, a fascist militia, during the last months of the Second World War in Budapest.

Steps to the River’s Edge: Budapest’s Shoes on the Danube Bank

Budapest
4 min read
24/04/201912/03/2024

On my first visit to Prague, I was actively looking for unusual places to take pictures. Because of that, I researched a lot on Instagram profiles and other places, and I think I found the perfect spot for a Prague Sunset. This article is about that.

Prague Sunset: My Favorite Spot to Capture the Sunset Over Prague

Prague
5 min read
20/03/201918/03/2019

Back in 1988, one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tilda Swinton took her bike and cycled round the Berlin Wall, together with the filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. What they created came to be known as Cycling the Frame and it’s a beautiful and surreal document that shows a city scarred by a wall that cut it in half.

Cycling the Frame: When Tilda Swinton cycled by the Berlin Wall

Berlin, Cycling
3 min read
19/03/201902/06/2025

The Szczecin Philharmonic is the main reason why Szczecin appeared under my radar. The building is so magnificent and beautiful that it won numerous architectural awards when it was open to the public, back in 2014. One of these awards was the Architectural Design of the Year at Eurobuild Awards 2014.

Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra: Harmony in Music and Design in Poland

Poland, Szczecin
4 min read
13/03/201925/10/2024

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