
Vitosha Hike
We invite you to plan a hike to one of Sofia’s most cherished natural landmarks

We invite you to plan a hike to one of Sofia’s most cherished natural landmarks

Dive into Bulgaria’s communist era through its most significant historical site – The National Palace of Culture. During the 2-hour-long tour inside The National Palace of Culture, find out about the history of socialism in Bulgaria, the pros and cons of the period, and the relation between the communist government and art, culture, religion, industry, and everyday life of the people.

Explore Sofia’s vibrant urban art scene and uncover striking murals, creative street pieces and iconic graffiti. Led by experts from the cultural organization behind many of the city’s most notable street art projects, this tour offers an insider’s look at the artists and stories shaping Sofia’s creative landscape.

Discover the essential highlights of Sofia on a curated walk through its most emblematic landmarks. This tour offers a balanced introduction to the city’s ancient heritage, cultural layers and modern atmosphere – featuring key sites, lively squares and beautifully preserved architecture.

Open Studio Visits offer a unique opportunity to step inside some of Sofia’s most prominent design and creative studios during the European Design Festival. Guests are welcomed by the teams, gaining first-hand insight into their processes, environments, and ways of thinking.

On this guided tour, you will take a walk through the historical city centre of Ljubljana to explore all the major sights and, through them, get to know the city’s history, art, architecture, and way of life in the past and present.

A landmark anniversary for one of the world’s oldest art biennials

The overlooked beauty of Ljubljana’s urban typography

Design Walk invites visitors into the studios of Ljubljana’s top creatives, offering rare insights into their workspaces and design approaches

With the help of young design students from city schools, city tours will be organized every day to discover places that speak of art and

Mr Arvo Pärt is one of the most performed contemporary composers in the world at the moment.

The aim of the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design is to collect, preserve and exhibit Estonian applied art and design.

City escape to nature! Discover the area of Paljassaare.

Wander around Tallinn and visit local creative studios.

Interested in buying Estonian design? Here is a list of design studios/shops to visit.

Get to know Estonian design studios located in the city centre.

Get to know Estonian design studios located in ARS Art Factory.

Get to know Estonian design studios located in Telliskivi region.

Join us for a Studio Crawl around some of the best design studios in Oslo. This event is free, no tickets needed to attend the Crawl.

The studios will showcase some of their best work and gladly answer any questions you might have. This is a rare opportunity to get an accurate insight into the way things work within the Norwegian design community.
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