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Berlin is a city rich in history, with its vibrant present often built on the remnants of a complex and, at times, troubling past. While iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag attract millions of visitors, there are quieter sites that hold equally profound stories. One such site is the memorial dedicated to the former Columbia-Haus, situated on Columbiadamm near the expansive grounds of the former Tempelhof Airport.

Echoes of Terror: Visiting the Memorial to Berlin’s Columbia-Haus

Berlin
9 min read
07/04/202510/04/2025

Rotterdam, a city known for its modern architecture and vibrant art scene, is also home to one of the most controversial statues in the world: the Rotterdam Santa Claus. This seemingly jolly Santa, instead of holding a Christmas tree, is clutching a butt plug, causing quite a stir among locals and tourists alike.

Rotterdam Santa Claus: Butt Plug and All

Rotterdam
4 min read
20/11/202417/11/2024

If you're looking for a unique and slightly puzzling attraction in London's Canary Wharf, look at the Traffic Light Tree. This eight-meter-tall sculpture, resembling a tree with 75 sets of traffic lights, is a sight to behold. It would be photogenic at night when its lights create a dazzling and colorful display.

Discover the Traffic Light Tree: A Must-See in Canary Wharf

London
4 min read
03/08/202410/08/2024

There is one particular sculpture that caught my attention when I visited the Duomo di Milano for the first time. The piece is called St Bartholomew Flayed, and it was created by Marco d'Agrate back in 1562. And that skinless statue is so unusual that I had to research it and write this article with everything I know now about it.

St. Bartholomew Flayed: The Gruesome Detail in Milan’s Duomo

Italy, Milano
4 min read
24/09/202030/03/2025

For some people, myself included there, Vysehrad Cemetery is one of Prague’s main attractions. This happens because this is the final resting place of a lot of the most important artists and thinkers from the Czech Republic. Including there Antonín Dvořák, Ladislav Šaloun, Bedřich Smetana and Alphonse Mucha, the main reason why I spent so much time walking around the cemetery.

A visit to Vysehrad Cemetery and Slavin in Prague

Prague
7 min read
12/12/201629/06/2020

In early August, If you arrived in Berlin via Hauptbahnhof you would be greeted by a pack of wolves. Bronze and iron statues, some of them with more than 2 meters in height, would be looming over passengers with guns and Nazi salutes. A sign would tell you that the Wolves are Back. But why are these Wolves back in Berlin?

The Wolves are Back in Berlin with Rainer Opolka

Berlin
5 min read
16/08/201621/12/2023