Monday, October 11, 2010

Travel

The 2010 Europe Issue
The medieval Turku Castle is the site of art and historic exhibitions.
Ed Alcock for The New York Times

The medieval Turku Castle is the site of art and historic exhibitions.

Turku, Finland, one of Nordic Europe’s best-kept secrets, has been anointed a European Cultural Capital for 2011.

The 14 Must-See Events of the Season

New York Times culture critics share their picks for this season in Europe.

Travel | The Europe Issue

Undiscovered Treasures, Ready To Be Found

From design in Copenhagen to cubism in Prague, some of the best art in Europe is hiding in plain sight.

Gardens by the Barberini Palace, home of a gallery of ancient art

36 Hours in Rome

Rome, a glorious jumble of history and art, changes slowly. But lately, the Eternal City has welcomed some new sparkle.

Practical Traveler

Beyond the Landmarks: Finding Culture in Europe

A few shortcuts for finding rotating exhibitions, film series, music festivals and night spots known mostly to locals.

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Josean Martínez Alija is the chef at Restaurante Guggenheim in the Frank Gehry-designed museum that has attracted attention to Bilbao.

In Bilbao, It’s Not Just the Museum

Local chefs are already so accomplished that it’s fair to talk of a whole new Bilbao Effect, this one taking place in the city’s kitchens.

A suite at the LX Boutique Hotel, in Lisbon, where each of its five floors is dedicated to a singular cultural, historic or geographic aspect of the city.

A Room With a View (of Art) for the Night

New high-end hotels roll out the red carpet and dole out keys to local lore and culture.

Chez Luna 108, rue Ménilmontant  (33-1) 46-36-72-26 Relax at a sidewalk table at this spot that offers inexpensive French cuisine and a terrific view of central Paris. The steak au poivre is outstanding and the flan normand for dessert is even better. Christine Costa, the owner, left, is a longtime resident who opened the place in 2008.

Slide Show: Joining the Locals In Paris’s East

In the 20th Arrondissement of Paris, the action for residents is off Rue de Ménilmontant.

Why We Travel: Submit Your Photos

Share your best travel photos and tell us the back story.

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Hidden Culture in Europe

Poetry performances in a Paris cafe, a dose of Puccini in a London pub and more.

Why We Travel

Italy
My friend Frank Norris and I were on the last leg (pardon the pun) of our 10-day trip to Italy.

Last Minute Travel Deals
The Scoop

New York City iPhone App

An insider’s guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York from the staff of The Times, including a new category on favorite day trips outside of the five boroughs.

Eurofile

In Alexander Lobrano’s new column, Eurofile, the author of “Hungry for Paris” writes about the best tables (and beds) on the continent.

Show Us Your City

What’s amazing about your city, town or neighborhood? Give us the local point of view by submitting a short travel video.

Where to Travel in 2010

Share your recommendations on our global map.

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