Monat: Oktober 2026

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PERU: Machu Picchu – Archaeological Inca Site – New World Wonder & Cultural Heritage

The legendary Inca site Machu Picchu is located in Peru, in the South American Andes, about 75 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco, and has officially announcend one of the new seven wonders of the modern world since 7th July 2007. The historic cultural heritage sits on a mountain ridge at an elevation of approximately 2.430 meters above sea level. It lies between the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu and is surrounded by the Urubamba River, which flows deep through the mountains. The name Machu Picchu comes from the Quechua language and means “old mountain”.

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MONTENEGRO: Budva – Hide Spray Wall – Graffiti Hall – Highway Open Air Gallery

At the eastern entrance to Budva, the mountain road leads into the city; it’s supported by tall concrete walls and built right up against the mountain. On the ground floor level below this creates a fairly long good surface and an ideal spot for graffiti. You can find it easily located behind the Hide Club. It’s not an official “Hall of Fame” or a legal wall, but quite a few artists have already left their mark here, and it has become a great collection of many pieces.

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SRI LANKA: Kumbalwela Village – Tea Plantations, Mountain Agriculture & Street Life

Kumbalwela is located in the Badulla District of the Uva Province in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, near Bandarawela and Ella. The region is characterized by a hilly landscape, lush vegetation, and expansive tea plantations. Thanks to the temperate climate, the high elevation, and regular rainfall, the conditions here are ideal for tea cultivation. Even today, the lush green, terraced tea fields define the landscape of Kumbalwela. Particularly striking is the traditional hand-picking of tea leaves, as well the every day street life.

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BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: Streetart Sarajevo – Mejtaš – Radićeva Urban Art Tunnel

At the building at Radićeva 11, there is a wide tunnel running beneath it, decorated on both sides with magnificent works of art; even the pillars have been painted. The larger piece by the French artist M.CHAT or MONSIEUR CHAT stands out in particular and is instantly recognizable by its yellow cat. It’s a small urban art gallery tunnel featuring fantastic works by several creators. There are several cosy cafés, cool bars and restaurants in Radićeva street, also other murals and urban artworks, so it is in general worth having a visit to that spot.

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GERMANY: Streetart Buchholz in der Nordheide – Graffiti and Urban Art Collection

Buchholz in der Nordheide has a population of about 42.000 and is located south of Hamburg on the edge of the Lüneburg Heath. Among its most famous attractions are the Brunsberg, the highest point in the area; the historic Holm watermill; the neo-Gothic St. Paul’s Church; and the nearby Rosengarten Regional Park. Of course, there’s also colorful graffiti and streetart, here is a collection of pieces around town.

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BULGARIA: Streetart Sofia – Old Knyazhevo Cable Car Station – Vitosha Mountain – Lost Place Graffiti

The old Kopitoto TV Tower is a 186 meter high broadcasting tower located on Vitosha Mountain, south of Sofia, and was built in 1985 to replace the older television tower in the city. Right next to it lies the abandoned ruins of the old Knyazhevo cable car station, which was permanently shut down following an accident in 1992. Over the decades, the skeletal concrete structure has become a true mecca for urban explorers and a fascinating open-air gallery for the local graffiti scene. Today the ruins are covered with colorful pieces, giving the place a raw, industrial charm.

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THAILAND: Chiang Rai – White Temple, Blue Temple & Golden Clock Tower

Chiang Rai is a city with around 70.000 inhabitants in the mountainous north of Thailand near the border with Laos and Myanmar. It is home to a number of culturally historic sights that are also magnificent architectural masterpieces by local artists, such as the Wat Rong Suea Ten aka Blue Temple by PHUTTHA KABKAEW or the Wat Rong Khun aka White Temple and the Chalermphrakiat Golden Clock Tower by CHALERMCHAI KOSITPIPAT.

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CYPRUS: Streetart Bellapais – Beylerbeyi – Urban Art Collection – Benche Hasretche Open Air Gallery

Bellapais, or in Turkish called Beylerbeyi, is a small mountain village in northern Cyprus. It is located on the northern slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains, around 350 metres above sea level. The village is best known for Bellapais Abbey, a Gothic monastery built in the 13th century during the Lusignan period. Even if it is small, you can still find urban artworks around the streets. Especially the artist HASRET ATAGÖREN has created a little open air gallery with her project BENCHE HASRETCHE.

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MONTENEGRO: Budva – Stari Grad – Historic Old Town – Architecture, Buildings & Alley Views

Budva’s Old Town, known locally as Stari Grad, is situated on a small peninsula along Montenegro’s Adriatic coast. Its history dates back more than 2.500 years. Archaeological findings indicate that an important settlement existed here as early as antiquity. Today, the townscape is characterised by narrow streets, stone houses, small squares and medieval defensive walls. Significant parts of the visible architecture date from the period of Venetian rule, which lasted from 1442 to 1797.

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BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: Urbex Gornja Presjenica – Abandoned Hotel Igman – Lost Place Graffiti

The Hotel Igman is a lost place building complex located on Mount Igman near Sarajevo. It was designed by architect and painter Ahmed Džuvić for the 1984 Winter Olympics in late-modern Yugoslav architecture with strong Brutalist elements and influences from Scandinavian and traditional Dinaric architecture. During the Bosnian War, the hotel was heavily damaged and subsequently abandoned. Today, the ruins have become a significant lost place and a spray destination for graffiti writers.

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