Oerlikon offers a different Zurich: contemporary urban spaces rather than medieval lanes. Near the station, parks take unusual forms, from the planted steel hall of MFO-
Löwenbräukunst makes contemporary art approachable by placing several different institutions close together. That convenience can also create a false task: entering every door even after your
Four stops are enough for a first encounter with the art of Moscow’s Metro. At Mayakovskaya, metal and ceiling mosaics hold the attention; at Novoslobodskaya,
For a walk that makes the ascent part of the visit, begin around cours Pierre-Puget, explore the Jardin de la Colline Puget and continue uphill
Eaux-Vives offers an architectural walk that moves from modernist housing to a contemporary theatre. Begin at Immeuble Clarté, make the nearby stop in Ruelle du
The southern side of Marseille’s Old Port offers a walk with a clear progression: the weight of stone at Saint-Victor, the walls around the
The best cherry-blossom walk in Tokyo is the one that matches how you want to spend the day. Choose a lively public park if you
An autumn walk linking Rikugien and Kyu-Furukawa works through two different ways of looking at gardens. Kyu-Furukawa moves from a Western-style mansion and
South Michigan Avenue makes a compact cultural walk even when you have no concert ticket. A monumental theatre building, a home for working artists, a bright
Mucem and Fort Saint-Jean work best as one half-day outing with a clear choice at its centre: spend time with an exhibition, or give
A half day in Bunkyo can focus on Koishikawa Korakuen: water, paths and Engetsukyo's stone arch. A panorama from Bunkyo Civic Center can be
At Toni-Areal, Zurich’s recent changes are easier to understand through everyday use than through a skyline photograph. A former production building has become a
