The Mile End is a neighbourhood of Montreal, more precisely located in Plateau Mont Royal. In the 50’s and 60’s, this neighbourhood was originally an area where immigrants came from all around the world. It was a welcoming community and is s…
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Old Port of Montreal
The first colonists arrived to the “futur old port” by the st. Lawrence region. Thanks to the port the old Ville-Marie became an international metropolis. The port started to develop since the foundation of Montreal by Paul de Chomedey…
Deltaroute Volkeraksluices
During this walking tour, you’ll find out all sorts of things about the Volkeraksluizen: the largest and busiest inland shipping sluice complex in Europe. You will walk past sluices and dams that have been installed as part of the Delta Plan to shield…
Luxembourg
Welcome to Luxembourg! This city walk is going to take you to all the major city attractions in the tourist guide, as well as some hidden gems that we have chosen just for you! The charming cobbled streets in old town that we are going to walk through d…
Luxembourg City during World War 1
On August 2, 1914, German troops invaded Luxembourg, a neutral nation. From this point on, the Allies therefore considered the Duchy to be hostile occupied territory. Luxembourg was cut off, leading to a shortage of foodstuffs and other provisions. Poli…
UNESCO Promenade
UNESCO recognised Luxembourg City’s fortifications and historic district as a World Heritage Site in 1994. Even if you only have an hour or two to spare, explore the city on foot or by bike to take in several remarkable attractions.Medieval, class…
Walk in the footsteps of migration in Luxembourg City
Migrant workers‘ contribution to Luxembourg’s economic boom since the last third of the 19th century until the 21st century is undisputed. Italians, Portuguese and Cape Verdians initially settled mostly in the economically depressed district…
The Medieval City of Luxembourg
Luxembourg City was a fortress renowned throughout Europe for several centuries, and countless remains still to be seen around town remind visitors of the city’s rich heritage in the field of military history. Medieval Luxembourg, for its part, wo…
UNESCO Tour for All
UNESCO for everyone can be comfortably and safely navigated by wheelchair and with a pram. In secure zones visually impaired people can also follow the path. Visitors can listen to descriptions on site with the accompanying audio. Length and slope: The …
Religious Heritage in Bruges: Walk with the Pastors of the Faith
Together with the deanery of Bruges, Open Churches released a brochure describing a walk through Bruges, guiding you along the 11 principal churches in the town centre. The 9 km route invites you to walk in the footsteps of the pasto…
Extraordinary Bruges
This tour will guide you in one hour through the city of Bruges and will show you the famous sites and hidden gems. You’ll walk from the Market via the Jan van Eyck square to our final destination: the Church of Our Lady. Have fun!
Rome, Campanile walk 1
District Centro Storico – the neighbourhoods of Colonna, Campo Marzio, Pigna (± 2 km) This walk, passing a number of Romanesque campanili (bell towers) of Rome leads through Centro Storico. It will take about 35 minutes, plus time for viewi…
Rome, Campanile walk 3
District Centro Storico – the neighbourhoods of San Saba, Ripa, Campitelli, Celio (± 5.5 km) This walk past a number of Romanesque campanili (bell towers) of Rome goes through the Centro Storico.It will take about 1 hour 45 minutes, n…
Rome, Campanile walk 4
Districts Centro Storico (and Tiburtina) – the neighbourhoods of Celio, (San Lorenzo), Esquilino, Monti (± 5km) This walk passing a number of Romanesque campanili (bell towers) of Rome is in the Centro Storico district. (There i…
Another Rome
Rome is called the “Eternal City” and to get to know Rome, see all the places and hear all its stories would take an eternity. Maybe that is why many tourists return to Rome again and again to discover something new that they missed last tim…
Urbirun Rome – Trastevere
Distance: 14.6km/9.05mi (*10.6km/6.6mi)Elevation: lowDirection: clockwiseParks/Pedestrian: 3km (ca 20%)Urban constraints: low-mediumSuggested start: Circus MaximusAs any urbirun route, you can start whereever you want. Watch for the route direction. Pub…
Progetto ArcheoAlsium
The town of Ladispoli was built upon the remains of the ancient Etruscan city Alsium. Alsium, whose name is from the Greek word ALS, meaning salt, was the first harbour of the ancient Caere and it remained so until 247 b.C., when it became a maritime co…
In Rome, do as the Romans do!
Welcome to Rome! Few are the people unfamiliar with the saying; “when in Rome, do as the Romans!” And even if you are new to the expression, today is the day to walk in the footsteps of the Romans, to learn about ancient life here in this historic a…
The romantic and intriguing Rome
Here we are in one of the most beautiful and famous cities in the world: Rome.We will take you on a tour to see romantic and mysterious places. You will visit a different Rome, an intriguing Rome. We will take you to see places that are not so well know…
urbirun London – Canary Wharf & Greenwich
Distance: 11.4km / 7.1mi (*10km/6.2mi)Elevation: low (climb in the Greenwich Park)Rotation: northern loop, clockwise / southern loop, counterclockwiseParks/Pedestrian: 8.8km (ca. 75%)Urban constraints: lowSuggested start: Canary Wharf station / as any u…