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What are the coolcapitals?
Born from a joint initiative between like-minded tourism
offices, coolcapitals showcases art,carchitecture, food, fashion and
design in five of Europe's most stylish cities: Amsterdam, Zürich,
Vienna, Valencia, and Antwerp. Coolcapitals is the go-to travel guide
for an insider's look at what is worth seeing, doing, and exploring in
these five capitals of cool; from design in Amsterdam, shopping in
Zürich, and performance art in Vienna, to food in Valencia and fashion
in Antwerp.
Coolcapitals invites you to look at Europe's capitals
of cool; Amsterdam, Antwerp, Valencia, Vienna, Zürich – offering a
unique insider's guide. Whether your passion is art, architecture, food,
fashion or design, you'll discover that there is much to explore and
appreciate in these marvelous cities.
Amsterdam
As the capital of Holland, Amsterdam is famous for
its diversity and tolerance as well as its architecture, design and art.
Amsterdam is a must-visit destination for art lovers. With museums
dedicated to Van Gogh and Rembrandt among other Dutch Masters, there is
certainly plenty of art in Amsterdam from which to choose. Architecture
buffs will marvel at the 17th-century canal houses in the city center
and the modern buildings that dot the man-made peninsulas in the Eastern
Docklands. Internationally renowned for innovation, experimentation and
sheer beauty in areas such as urban planning, industrial design, and
graphic design, Amsterdam is the place to discover Dutch design.
Amsterdam restaurants feature a gamut of cuisines; try the Indonesian
rice table or delicious Dutch pancakes.
Antwerp
The picturesque harbor city of Antwerp is famous for
Peter Paul Rubens, diamonds, and the Antwerp Six -- a group of
influential avant garde fashion designers who graduated from Antwerp's
prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Visitors flock to the city for
its 16th-century architecture, Belgian beer and chocolate and vibrant
art scene. Bolstered by the international students at the Academy, the
avant-garde Antwerp fashion and shopping scene is complemented by a
lively art community, fantastic restaurants and bustling nightlife.
Whether its visitors are driven by its architecture, art or fashion,
Antwerp represents the best of the past, present and future.
Valencia
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and
boasts a unique heritage that is part Muslim, part Roman and part
Catholic. Visitors will marvel at The City of Arts and Sciences, a
visually stunning cultural and architectural complex designed by
Santiago Calatrava. Though the city is most famous for its oranges and
paella, the food in Valencia is rich and varied in range, incorporating
the freshest of seafood and plentiful local produce that is readily
available.Valencia restaurants are where the culinary tradition thrives.
Apart from the culinary experience, the city hosts the Valencia Fashion
Week, attracting fashion-enthusiasts from all over the world. In
Valencia, art and architecture rule the modern day – amidst a historic
backdrop of culture.
Vienna
The capital of Austria, Vienna is a medieval city
with modern appeal. In Vienna, art, music,theatre, food and architecture
overlap to create one of the most culturally dynamic cities in the
world. In Vienna, design and art- from furniture to jewelry - comes
naturally as artists take inspiration from the breathtaking environs and
elegant Viennese style. Vienna restaurants are world-famous and are
distinguished as their own cultural attraction. However, food in Vienna
is also influenced by the varied culinary traditions of Austria's many
neighboring countries.
Zürich
The largest city in Switzerland, Zürich is one of the
world's most picturesque destinations. Nestled where water meets
snowcapped mountains, Zürich is equal parts charming village and
dhriving metropolis and is itself a work of art. Zürich has truly become
a fascinating travel destination in the last ten years with a
reputation as a premier shopping, nightlife and recreation hub. The
Zürich art and design community is also alive and well: the formerly
industrial Zürich-West quarter is now inhabited by stylish artists and
up and coming designers, however Zürich design can be found throughout
the city. And for those who would rather spend their time strolling
through a world-class museum, Zürich offers a variety of experiences.
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