…..on tour….
The Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena temple offers interesting architecture and as well historic memorials. But here we focus on the intricately drawn murals on the walls inside the temple which are just wonderful. The front prayer hall is painted quite nicely, and then the main stupa hall is completely covered from floor to ceiling. Those artworks are not just beautiful drawings, they also tell important stories and convey information about historical events.
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Along the Vardar River in the Centar district, there is a path running along the river on both the north and south sides. This walkway is lined with a wall that separates it from the buildings located further up. It is essentially a retaining wall that can also provide protection in the event of flooding. And this extremely long wall, stretching both westward and eastward, offers a wonderful canvas for urban art and graffiti. On this page we show you the pieces around the West Side of Kej 13th November.
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Around Trg Oslobođenja, or in English Liberation Square, busts of prominent national writers and poets serve as a reminder of the rich literary heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The figures immortalized here have shaped the country’s culture through their novels, poems, and stories, while also telling the story of its diverse history. Metal busts are mounted on marble blocks and depict authors who embody the power of literature to preserve a society’s experiences, traditions, and identity.
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In Kathmandu and Patan, you often see small stone or terracotta tiles with religious motifs placed near house entrances. These elements are part of traditional Newar architecture and are generally referred to as religious relief panels, protective tiles, or small outdoor household shrines. The handmade artworks often depict deities such as Krishna, Shiwa, Ganesha, Hanuman, Saraswati or Buddha, as well as protective symbols, mandalas, and mythical beings. Besides the numerous tiles, you can also find paste up works, wooden boards or wall paintings around the entrance doors.
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The awesome MEETING OF STYLES is the world’s largest graffiti event network, with more than 400 jams held to date, resulting in over 30.000 fantastic works of art. Launched in 1997 as WALLSTREET MEETING, it became the most important meeting place for the local scene, bringing together all graffiti artists from the Rhine-Main region, and soon from all over Germany and the whole world to the „Brückenkopf“ at Mainz-Kastel in Wiesbaden. It quickly became international with countless offshoots in various countries. Check out the several subpages of the Wiesbaden editions with numerous photos for each year, especially for the recently happened 2026 edition.
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One of the most impressive and fascinating lost places of Ibiza island is located in the north at Cala d’en Serra. There stands the gigantic ruin of a luxury hotel designed in the 1970s by the famous architect Josep Lluís Sert. Due to political opposition during the Franco era, a lack of building permits, and ultimately the architect’s death, the complex was never completed. What was once intended to be a flagship architectural project is now a legendary abandoned site, filled with graffiti and urban artworks.
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The IHWA MURAL VILLAGE is a historic residential neighborhood in Seoul’s Jongno District that became a popular cultural and tourist destination following an art project in 2006. As part of the project, numerous artists transformed the narrow alleys with colorful murals, mosaics, and creative art installations to revitalize the neighborhood and promote tourism. Since then, numerous other works of urban art have been added. The village is situated on a slope of Naksan Mountain, allowing visitors not only to discover the artwork but also to enjoy beautiful views over the rooftops of Seoul.
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Fremantle is a port city about 19 km southwest of Perth with around 30.000 residents. Founded in 1829 as part of the Swan River Colony, it quickly became Western Australia’s main port. The city is strongly defined by well-preserved colonial-era architecture. Key landmarks include the Round House, the oldest surviving building in Western Australia, the Fremantle Markets, the Fremantle Arts Centre, as well as the harbor and the historic West End district. At the same time, Fremantle is known as a creative hub with a vibrant streetart scene and great events such as the FREMANTLE BIENNALE and the FREMANTLE STREET ARTS FESTIVAL, which promote urban art in public spaces.
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Prohodna is a karst cave in north-central Bulgaria, located in the Iskar Gorge near the village of Karlukovo in the Lowetsch province. The cave is known for the two eye-like holes in its ceiling, known as God’s eyes. Several stone statues have been placed at the entrance and around the cave area, which, in addition to the cave itself as a natural wonder, are a beautiful addition as creative works of human hands. They are thematically nature-related works with motifs of gnomes, animals or plants. The place really has something magical and is definitely worth a visit.
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The fantastic urban art project EMBELLECIMIENTO URBANA took place in the year 2016 and many local artists participated to color up and wonderully decorate the walls in the streets with awesome artworks. „Embellecimiento Urbana“ means translated into English „Urban Beautiful“. The artist MARTÍN RON is one of the co-funders of this project. Check out the gallery of the several creations which happend during the years.
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