Are you somewhat of a culture vulture? If so, then you should pack your bags and head to the world’s very best culture hubs. There are plenty of them to explore dotted around the globe, so what’s stopping you?
To find four of the very best places for you to head to, whether it’s for a one-off vacation or during a more extended bout of traveling, make sure to read on.
New Orleans, U.S.
If you’re into your music especially, then New Orleans is a cultural hub that should definitely figure into your traveling plans. No matter where you go in ‘The Big Easy,’ you’ll find live music playing at every turn. As stated on Mr Hudson Explores, the best way to soak in the city’s music specialty, jazz, is to head to the Spotted Cat Music Club. Otherwise known simply as ‘The Cat,’ this Frenchman Street establishment will be sure to transport you back to the mid-twentieth as soon as the band of the day start playing.
Barcelona, Spain
Have a keen interest in the different communities that make up Spain’s unique autonomous culture? You should pay a visit to Barcelona, then, as that is where you will find the country’s most famous community, the Catalonians. This group of people are so proud that they do not even consider themselves to be Spanish, meaning the culture that they have forged is like no other.
In Barcelona, soccer is a massive part of the culture. Upon a trip here, then, it would be sacrilegious for you not to take a trip to the Camp Nou! Whether you choose to tour the stadium or whether you watch Messi and co tear apart the opposition on match day, your memories of seeing this awe-inspiring sports arena in the flesh will be sure to stay with you forever.
Florence, Italy
More into your art? If so, then Florence, Italy is the perfect place for you. Here, you’ll find a striking balance between artwork of yesteryear and masterpieces of the modern day. From Michelangelo’s legendary David sculpture to the infamous Gucci Museum; you’ll be sure to find something to suffice your need for great art.
Kyoto, Japan
Tokyo isn’t Japan’s only vacation destination! This amazing island country in East Asia is full of cities and cosmopolitan areas that are perfect for the cultural traveler, one of which being Kyoto. If you have a keen interest in religion and the impact it has long had on the continent of Asia, then this is the cultural hub for you: it isn’t nicknamed the ‘City of Ten Thousand Shrines’ for nothing. Saunter through the heart of Kyoto, and you will be sure to come across hundreds of shrines, no matter or short or long your walk may be.
Some of Kyoto’s most noteworthy cultural landmarks include:
- Fushimi Inari-Taisha
kyoto Fushimi Inari-Taisha
kyoto Fushimi Inari-Taisha 2
- Kinkaku-Ji
kyoto Kinkaku-Ji under the snow
- Kiyomizu-Dera
kyoto Kiyomizu-Dera
- Arashiyama
kyoto Arashiyama
The world is full of different cultural hubs, each of which offers their own unique attractions. If you’re a true culture vulture, you should try to see them all during your lifetime.
