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The pantheon of Hungarian animation | TOP 5
Hungarian animation is once again in its golden age, as this year two feature-length films and one animated short film were selected for the world’s most prestigious festivals. To mark the occasion, we have collected films that should be on everyone’s must-see list.
The Annecy International Animation Festival
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Creative women in the region | TOP 5
In today’s selection, we present five women who have left their mark in their respective professions and who are worth getting to know better.
Toyen (1902–1980)
Toyen was one of the most exciting figures of Czech surrealism, who co-founded the Czech Surrealist Group in Paris with her peers.
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Stories from the Caucasus, through the eyes of five Georgian photographers | TOP 5
In recent decades, Georgia has witnessed many events and changes that have affected the life of the country as a whole. In today’s selection, we present five Georgian photographers who have captured a chapter of their shared history.
Daro Sulakauri
Daro started taking photographs at the age of fourteen
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The pride of Soviet modernist architecture: Georgia | TOP5
Brutalism’s renaissance characterizes the last decade despite it still being considered the most controversial architectural style. We wander on Tbilisi’s streets in today’s article to discover modernist buildings.
Georgia’s capital is one of the major centers of Soviet modernist architecture, but hundreds of thousands of tourists
The Soviet-era buildings of Chișinău | TOP5
Moldova was part of the Soviet Union between 1940 and 1991, so it’s no surprise that the country’s capital, Chișinău, is often home to the zigzagging and curving, angular and rounded ferroconcrete architectural monuments of Eastern European communism, which stand out from the greenery like timeless relics of
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Extraordinary museums in Prague | TOP5
When in Prague, it’s easy to get lost in the details. With today’s selection, we would like to make things easier for explorers of the city. Here are five museums that are well worth a visit when you’re in the Czech capital.
Museum of Miniatures
If you
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Fresh zine selection from the post-Soviet region | TOP5
In the last few years, the zine culture has become widespread in Hungary, that is, the production of art magazines with photographs or illustrations, mainly based on visual content and mostly characterized by creative freedom. You could say that it can be anything: it often revolves around a constructed concept—
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Scenic lakes in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
In the first suffocating heatwave of the summer, all we can think of is a refreshing dip in the water surrounded by nature. Luckily for us, our country and our neighbors are also rich in beautiful lakes, perfect for a carefree swim. And if you’re looking for an active
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The most beautiful airports in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Now that there are more opportunities to travel again, flights can be back in our plans. In our selection today, we present five airports that, through their design or special location, not only make your trip easier, but also make your departure and arrival more beautiful.
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
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Scenic lakes in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
In the first suffocating heatwave of the summer, all we can think of is a refreshing dip in the water surrounded by nature. Luckily for us, our country and our neighbors are also rich in beautiful lakes, perfect for a carefree swim. And if you’re looking for an active
austria
The most stylish cosmetics of the region | TOP 5
Conscious skincare starts with choosing the best lotions for you. But it’s easy to get lost in the sea of cosmetics, so it pays off to look for the most effective ingredients on the boxes of different serums and facials. Fortunately, more and more brands are finding that minimalist
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Fine dining, specialty coffee, juicy wines—in fabulous gardens | TOP 5
Weather is warming up, which means we can spend more time outdoors. This is also thanks to restaurants and cafés opening their terraces. In our regional selection, we collected places that welcome us with fabulous gardens.
Pajta | Őriszentpéter, Hungary
Besides its amazing landscapes, it’s also worth visiting Őrség for
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Stylish showrooms in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
It is important for all brands to address potential customers not only with their high-quality products and ingenious online campaigns, but also to make the purchasing process an experience in some way. One of the best ways to do this today is to design a stylish showroom, where visitors can
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Exciting graphics, stunning interiors—cafés from the region with a stylish identity | TOP 5
Dazzling sunshine, freshly baked pastries, specialty coffee with a delicious smell and, of course, a pleasant terrace on a cozy street in the city center—you would think that all the conditions are in place to open the perfect café! However, in addition to the quality of the coffee, it
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Fabulous cycling routes in the region | TOP 5
Cycling and exploring go hand in hand. This is especially true when facing unusual bike routes—be it glowing lines or paths in dark caves, tracks around fairy-tale areas, or special architectural solutions. So here are some regional bike routes that have an extraordinary concept—not just for cyclists!
Ćiro
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Revenge of the analog: stunning album covers from Europe | TOP 5
The pandemic-ridden period of recent years has left a deep mark on most industries, unfortunately not in a very positive sense. Encouragingly, however, Discogs reports show that there is a spirit of unity among music fans, with vinyl sales breaking records year on year, making it the most popular music
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Diverse watches and clocks from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Ticking, clacking, working and decorating all the time—the watch, whatever kind it is, is one of our most exciting everyday objects. Nothing could better reflect their diversity than this selection, which showcases the most exciting pieces in the region. Watch out!
Patrzwork | Poland
It may seem a little strange
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The most beautiful kindergartens in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Inspiring spaces, free activities, rooms that are playful and colorful, but also leave room for the free soaring of children’s imagination: what is the perfect balance in the design of a pedagogical institute? In our selection today, we present five kindergartens in Eastern Europe that were built with children’
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The most beautiful airports in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Now that there are more opportunities to travel again, flights can be back in our plans. In our selection today, we present five airports that, through their design or special location, not only make your trip easier, but also make your departure and arrival more beautiful.
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
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The most beautiful gates and entrances in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Many exciting stories begin this way: in front of the entrance, checking the magical gate. What do these ornate doors hide? Architectural masterpieces, implementations of individual ideas. Legends of buildings begin and then unfold here. Now we, too, tell the story through five beautiful gates, selected from churches and residential
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Special second-hand bookshops in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Forgotten stories, secret messages between the pages, valuable signatures: such books, full of mysticism, live in cellars, on the street, and more fortunately in second-hand bookshops, where they can find a new, loving owner. It is a sport of treasure hunters and lovers of the past, fortunately of whom there
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The coolest ice cream parlors in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
As the weather improves, the ice cream season getting closer and closer. In our selection today, we offer five ice cream parlors, where, in addition to delicious ice cream creations, the venues themselves are also delightful.
Frank | Warsaw, Poland
For starters, we recommend Frank in Warsaw, where, in addition to
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Special open-air cinemas | TOP 5
Of the family or friends activities on summer evenings, watching an outdoor movie is perhaps one of the coziest ways to spend time. Our selection today includes five special open-air cinemas, in which, in addition to movies, the venues are also captivating.
Manifesto Market | Prague, Czech Republic
The Manifesto Market
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The most beautiful cafés in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Great coffees and perfect venues: in our selection of the region’s most beautiful cafés, we’ll show you five of our current favorites that can even inspire you to design your own home coffee sanctuary.
Top-notch minimalism and coffee quality | Mazelab
The founders of Mazelab in Prague set two