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PHILIPPINES: Streetart Boracay – Island Graffiti and Aklan Urban Art

The island of Boracay is located in the Philippines and belongs to the province of Aklan. It has around 37.000 inhabitants and is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Historically, Boracay was long inhabited only by local communities and remained largely unknown until the 1970s. It gained international attention through travel guides and backpackers. Among the main attractions are the famous White Beach with its fine white sand, Puka Shell Beach known for its shells, and the viewpoint Mount Luho, which offers a wide panoramic view of the island. Of course you can also find great urban artworks along the streets.

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NORTH MACEDONIA: Streetart Skopje – 11th October Wall – Residential Graffiti Spray Space

In the Centar district of Skopje along 11th October Street , between numbers 22 and 26, there is a long row of five-story apartment blocks. In front of them, there is a little space for some lawn and a few trees, quite narrow, but still the buildings are not directly on the street. The entire row of houses is covered in graffiti from start to finish, and not just scribbles, but also several really well-executed graffiti pieces.

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BRITAIN: Streetart Lerwick – Shetland Islands – Lerwick Public Art Trail & Shetland Arts

Lerwick is the capital of the Shetland Islands, which belong to Scotland, and with around 7,500 inhabitants it is the largest settlement in the archipelago. Urban art lovers can walk the LOCUS LERWICK PUBLIC ART TRAIL, a great project initiated by LIVING LERWICK in collaboration with SHETLAND ARTS. They also provide a free map with audio guide and run projects like the Mareel Arts Centre, the Bonhoga Gallery, and the Garrison Theatre. These institutions deliver an extensive year-round programme of music, dance, theatre, film, literature, visual arts and exhibitions.

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NEPAL: Lalitpur – Chakupat – Mitra Graffiti Wall – Urban Art Gallery at Dhantil Marg

Along Bangalamukhi Road in the Chakupat district of Lalitpur, there is a magnificent graffiti wall featuring fantastic works in various styles. Especially the KAALO collective carried out two remarkable projects in 2018 and 2021 to support the organizations DIGNITY WITHOUT DANGER and DALIT LIVES MATTER. The SHADES collective also left behind a fantastic piece as a tribute to the movie Qala. In between are writing pieces, bombings, tags and streetart. Check out this great open air urban art gallery!

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ICELAND: Streetart Seyðisfjörður – Gullabúið, Joystick and Rainbow Street

Seyðisfjörður is picturesquely situated in a fjord on the east coast of Iceland and has a population of around 700. The town is known for its colorful wooden houses, galleries, and artists‘ studios such as GULLABÚID or JOYSTICK. Sights include the striking blue church Bláa Kirkjan, the local art center, and nearby waterfalls. The small village is also the gateway for ferry connections to Europe and a popular starting point for exploring nature in Iceland’s eastern fjords. Small but beautiful, it is also home to great urban artworks and even murals that cover entire houses.

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NICARAGUA: Streetart Mérida – Graffiti and Urban Art at the Maderas Volcano

Mérida is a small village in the west of the island of Ometepe in southwestern Nicaragua with a population of around 1.000. The chilled place is located at the foot of the Maderas volcano and like the whole island of Ometepe, Mérida was already settled by indigenous groups in pre-Hispanic times, as evidenced by petroglyphs and archaeological finds in the surrounding area. Of course, you can also find beautiful urban artworks in the streets.

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NEPAL: Kathmandu – Graffiti Thamel – Amrit Marg Collaboration Wall

In the northern part of Kathmandu’s Thamel district, there is a graffiti wall featuring some impressive pieces. It is a collaboration among several artists, including characters inbetween. The wall runs along the eastern side of Amrit Marg all the way to the intersection with Tridevi Sadak. Those photos were taken during the election day, therefore almost no vehicles were allowed on the streets, which means it was possible to photograph the whole wall without obstacles. Usually there are cars and bikes parked or street sellers around with trolleys and little shops.

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ROMANIA: Timișoara Design – Triade Sculpture Park – Spotlight Heritage – Open Air Museum

The Triade Foundation initiated the „Sculpture Nursery“ project in 2003, wherein Romanian and international artists provided models of their works that were later produced in Timişoara for an outdoor exhibition. The Triade Park, located near the Interart Triade Foundation, where the Jecza Museum operates, houses more than 40 stone and metal sculptures. Some of these works were created by prominent Romanian sculptors.

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SWITZERLAND: Streetart Lugano – Graffiti and Urban Art in Ticino

Lugano is a city in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, on Lake Lugano. It has around 75.000 inhabitants and is the economic and cultural center of the region. Places of interest include the historic 9th-century Cathedral of San Lorenzo with its Renaissance façade, Parco Ciani on Lake Lugano, Monte Brè with its funicular railway and panoramic view of Lugano, and the Arte e Cultura (LAC) cultural center. The Lugano Estival Jazz festival also takes place here every year. Of course, the streets also have a lot to offer, and you can find great artwork on the walls and graffiti.

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GREECE: Urbex Nafplio – Old Abandoned Myloi Train Station – Lost Place Graffiti

The abandoned Myloi train station is located in the Argolis region of the Peloponnese, not far from the city of Nafplio. It was opened around 1886 as part of the expansion of the Peloponnesian narrow-gauge railway network. With the progressive decline of regional rail traffic from the 1970s onwards, the station increasingly lost its importance and the operations were finally discontinued in the early 2000s. Since then, the site has been considered a “lost place”. Particularly striking are the stationary, partly heavily weathered carriages and locomotives that still stand on the tracks, also numerous graffiti cover the walls and parked vehicles.

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