Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a massive metropolis that combines modern skyscrapers, a state-of-the-art subway and pop culture with Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Major landmarks include the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a curved convention hall with a rooftop park; Geongbokgung Palace, which once had over 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, with …
Kolkata (formerly: Calcutta) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. The city was founded as a trading post of the British East India Company and was the capital of British India from 1773 to 1911. Today it is known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It is also …
Osaka is a large port city and an economic center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It is known for its modern architecture, nightlife and diverse food stalls. The most important historical landmark is Osaka Castle from the times of the Shogunate in the 16th century, which has been restored several times. Surrounding the castle …
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated city. It is located on a bay on the island of Luzon. Here, Spanish colonial architecture mixes with modern high-rises. Intramuros, a walled neighborhood from the colonial era, forms the core of the old city. There you will find the 16th century baroque church of …
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. The high-altitude, densely populated metropolis is known for the Templo Mayor (a 13th-century Aztec temple), the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México of the Spanish Conquistadors, and the Palacio Nacional with historic murals by Diego Rivera. All these sights are located at or near the spacious main square Plaza …
The Trevi Fountain, Fontana di Trevi, is a monumental fountain located in Piazza di Trevi in front of Palazzo Poli in Rome. It was created in 1732-1762 by architect Nicola Salvi for Pope Clement XII and is considered a Baroque masterpiece. The Trevi Fountain is the largest fountain in Rome and one of the most …
London, the capital of England and Great Britain, is a modern city whose roots go back to the time of the Roman Empire. In its center are the imposing Houses of Parliament, the legendary clock tower “Big Ben” and Westminster Abbey, coronation site of the British monarchs. On the other bank of the Thames is …
In this article we want to tell you all about auroras. Therefore, we answer the most frequently asked questions. When is the best time to see auroras? Winter lasts in the Arctic from late September until late March or early April. During this time, the polar sky is dark enough to see the northern lights …
On this page, we list the most frequently asked questions about the situation in Germany for people who want to live and work there. Foreigners outside the European Economic Area may only work in Germany if their residence permit allows them to do so. Access to the labor market for foreigners is limited by the …
When you start with Feminist Foreign Policy, many people say: What are you talking about? Some are bothered by the term feminism. Others are bothered by the fact that anything at all is different. And still others think: Finally! But they ask themselves: What is actually behind it? I will begin by explaining what feminist foreign …