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]]>Also known as Batman’s Alley, this quirky tourist attraction is safely tucked away inside São Paulo’s Vila Madalena neighborhood. It can be found at the intersection between Rua Gonçalo Afonso and Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque, and it’s now known as a haven for graffiti artists from Brazil.
If you’re scared that Beco do Batman is reminiscent of a scary alley where the beloved superhero lost his parents, you’ll be happy to hear that’s not how it got its name. This street started taking shape during the 80s, with a lone graffiti of the iconic DC Comics superhero.
The rest is history, and many more amazing graphics and murals followed in the decades to come. In the beginning, the local art students started filling the walls with psychedelic and cubist-influenced murals, but Beco do Batman went through many transformations in later years, constantly changing and transforming as new pieces of art covered the old ones, with the permission of the previous artists.
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Discovering the street art in the city you’re visiting can be tough if you don’t know where to look, especially if you’re short on time. That’s why it comes in handy to do some research beforehand and apps such as Street Art Cities can come in handy and save you a lot of time.
Street Art Districts
It’s highly unlikely you’ll find a bunch of street art in the city’s old town, but you’ll have much more luck if you visit one of its offbeat and grungy neighborhoods. Target the districts that are popular with street artists because you’ll find a bunch of amazing murals and graffiti in one place.
Look Around
If you want your street art journey to be more spontaneous, just walk around the city and pay attention. It’s a great way to discover street art that might not be so popular or get a sneak peek of some brand-new murals that haven’t been around for long enough to become a huge hit with the tourists.
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]]>Ibirapuera Park
São Paulo is home to one of the most visited parks in all of South America, but that’s not the only reason why you should visit this green oasis. This park is home to several works of art by the popular street artists Otávio and Gustavo Pandolfo aka OsGemeos, but you can find graffiti and murals by other local artists scattered all around it if you look close enough.
Vila Madalena
Retro cafés, indie boutiques, and contemporary art galleries line the streets of this bohemian district in São Paulo, but that’s not the only reason why you should visit it. This area is best known for its thriving art scene and you can spend hours exploring its colorful walls.
Beco Do Batman
If we had to pick a single corner of São Paulo that perfectly encapsulates its street art scene, it would be this narrow alley in Vila Madalena. It’s home to some of the city’s most Instagram-friendly murals and serves as an open-air gallery for Brazil’s most prominent street artists.
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]]>Callejon de Hamel
This alley in Havana may be small and narrow, but its heart is as big as it gets. Callejon de Hamel is one of the best places to experience Cuba in its full glory and it will win you over with its colorful walls covered with murals and rumba music that will serve as a soundtrack to your visit.
San Isidro de La Habana Vieja
You’ll stumble upon many amazing works of street art while exploring Havana’s Old Town. If you’re not sure where to start, you can kick things off from San Isidro, since it’s one of Havana’s street art hotspots in the very heart of the city.
Fusterlandia
The brainchild of the local artist José Fuster, Fusterlandia is one of Havana’s most quirky attractions and that’s part of its charm. This public-art installation mostly consists of colorful mosaics, which transformed the rundown neighborhood of Jaimanitas into a popular tourist attraction with art lovers.
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]]>Free Tickets
A visit to leading art museums doesn’t come cheap, but you can save money if you’re resourceful enough. Check if the museum or gallery you’re thinking of visiting has any free days. If that’s not the case, consider buying a museum card that allows you to visit several museums at a lower price.
Independent Galleries
If you pay closer attention while exploring a new city, you’ll notice that art is all around you. You’ll stumble upon countless galleries that you can visit without paying a dime, and they’re especially great if you want to explore works by local artists.
Street Art
Speaking of art you can discover while roaming around the city, walls and buildings are basically galleries you can visit free of charge. Street art is scattered at every corner, and it will allow you to explore the art scene in a more authentic and carefree way than museums.
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]]>Free Gallery
Street art is basically the best way to explore the art scene of a new city without breaking a bank. Entrance fees at leading art museums often come with a pretty high price tag, but you don’t have to pay anything to check out street art, as long as you’re ready to roam around and discover it on your own.
Authentic Feel
In addition to its affordability, street art differs from works displayed at art museums because there isn’t the same kind of gatekeeping involved. It has a more authentic feel, and it will give you the kind of understanding of the local art scene that expensive museums never could.
Great Photos
Whether it’s a huge mural or simple graffiti, street art can be a great backdrop for photos. It can give your snaps an edgy vibe, but your photos will look just as great if you don’t want to be in the frame.
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]]>The Urban Nation Gallery is located on the border between the Kreuzberg neighborhood and the Schönberg district, in a modern and unique building.
The gallery, which does not charge an entrance fee, presents exhibitions of street art with artworks by the best artists in the world in the 3-floor space of this stunning gallery.
Some of the works have been loaned to the gallery by the artists and by an amazing curatorial work. Each exhibition tells a new story about the street, human nature, the relationship between man and the environment, and between nature and man.
Some of the works are political and all have some connection to Berlin and its history. The museum is a direct continuation of the graffiti-covered street outside, creating a sense of natural connection between the city and art.
The museum is suitable for visitors of all ages—including children, but is not accessible for strollers or wheelchairs as there is no lift on site.
Address: Bülowstraße 7, 10783 Berlin
The museum is accessible by public transport (lines U6, U2)
Opening days vary, and it is advisable to check the gallery website urban-nation.com before arriving
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]]>The name Djerbahood comes from the fact that the village, also known as El Hara Sghira, means “small neighborhood” in Arabic. The project was established by the Itinerrance de Paris gallery, and the founder, Mehdi Ben Cheikh, got permission from the government and local authorities before organizing this event and turning it into reality.
150 street artists of 30 different nationalities from all over the world were gathered here to participate in the event, and create 250 individual and collective pieces of art. Over 4500 painting sprays were used up during the event. All the citizens and merchants of the quarter provided the materials and supplies needed for the art installations.
As the murals began to appear and decorate the facades of buildings, a lot of meetings between artists and locals occurred. Some of the residents were reluctant at first, but after seeing the village come to life, they ended up asking the artists to paint their walls as well. The interactions changed the atmosphere of the village, connecting the residents and making the whole community come together.
The village of Erriadh was chosen specifically for its traditional architecture, and thanks to this event, it soon became an attractive destination for tourists. This affected the entire island as well, bringing it some much needed positive attention and economical growth.
(@sabrazaraa)The Tunisian phone operator Ooredoo Tunisia provides a virtual tour of the village streets, which is available on the official website of the project for anyone interested to see.
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]]>Established in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, it takes place in Edinburgh every year in August. It is a very diverse festival, celebrating all types of arts, including theater, comedy, dance, circus, cabaret, musicals, opera, music, and spoken word, followed up by various exhibitions and events. To this day, it has hosted over 30,000 performances and more than 2,000 shows.
The thing that sets this festival apart is the fact that this is an open access festival, which means anyone is allowed to participate with whatever performance they choose. There is no jury or selection committee that decides on the nature of the performances. For this reason, each year is full of surprises and unexpected shows.
The festival is also famous for its use of unconventional venues. Apart from the established venues — such as the Assembly, Gilded Balloon, The Pleasance and Underbelly, known as the “Big Four,” as well as Traverse Theatre, Cabaret Voltaire and The Stand comedy club — The Fringe takes place all over the city.
The outdoors portion mainly focuses on the pedestrian area of High Street around St Giles’ Cathedral, but other venues include numerous improvised spaces such as rooms above pubs, public parks and even moving vehicles. At this time, the streets are brimming with countless street performers and thousands of buskers.
#musicaltheatre (@newinmt)There are a few coinciding sub-festivals that also fall under the Fringe umbrella, such as The Edge, which promotes up-and-coming bands, The Edinburgh Comedy Festival, and The Edinburgh International Book Festival, which takes place in Charlotte Square Garden and George Street, hosting events such as writing workshops, panel discussions, and performances by international poets and writers.
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]]>Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark
Freetown is covered with street art. It’s a free-thinking community where anything goes. It has a totally unique vibe and is a colorful way to spend an afternoon.
Athens, Greece
Athens may be an ancient city, but it also has a unique youth culture, which can be explored through the edgy graffiti throughout the city.
Ostiense District, Rome, Italy
The Ostiense District is a popular spot in Rome for street art lovers. You will find impressive pieces which cover entire buildings.
Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb is Croatia’s vibrant capital. It contains some truly mesmerizing street art, which usually tell a story about the country’s relatively short history.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is covered with street art and like everything in Vienna, it will impress you.
Brighton (or Bristol!), UK
Bristol is the home of the infamous and mysterious Banksy. The anonymous street artist also did this iconic piece in Brighton, where tons of colorful graffiti can be found everywhere.
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp has a unique alternative scene, and the colorful street art that covers the sides of buildings is a sure indicator of the city’s special personality.
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