Discovering Europe
Travel and tourism
The origins of the transatlantic shipping company Cunard Line
Explore sites which aim to bring history to life
Discover culture and nature through alternative travel experiences
Artworks and photographs of train stations
Summertime is the perfect season for camping out
Explore summer holidays in Europe through vintage photographs
A history of hiking in Europe, from Wandervögel to Grand Randonnée
Travelling in our minds with books, like Selma Lagerlöf's The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
The impact of tourism, and the way forward towards environmental, social and economic harmony.
How changes in aviation policies introduced art to the airport
Since the early 20th century, caravans have been a holiday home away from home
Ephemera from the tourism industry offers a fascinating window on the world of holidaying in Europe
People have always had a need to travel, be it to explore and discover new lands or for our own enjoyment
A selection of artworks and vintage photos highlights people enjoying summer days.
How agriturismo in Italy preserves rural communities
Human exploration of and travel through mountains dates back millennia.
European Cities & Towns
Discover seven places across Europe which are nicknamed Venice
Paintings depicting cities across Europe
Celebrating the cities that have held the title
Take a walk through this beautiful Portuguese city
The city's first public museum stems from the collection of Francesc Martorell i Peña
A tour of Bergamo's ancient city centre and historic monuments
Explore art and architecture of Berlin
Hungary’s capital is bisected by the river Danube and its origins began with Aquincum, a Celtic settlement.
Exploring change and movement in the 2021 UK City of Culture
Exploring public art in Dublin by three female sculptors
Explore Dublin, Ireland's capital city, situated between mountains and the sea
Discover the ‘white island’ before tourism
A city crossing Europe and Asia
Vintage photograph and postcards of Košice
Leeuwarden, together with Friesland, was the European Cultural Capital in 2018.
Panoramas, views, scenery, culture and more from Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.
The story of the first giraffe in Marseille, the 2013 European Capital of Culture
Swedish artist Åke Waldemar Larsson depicted day to day life in the city of Malmö
Bolckow & Vaughan iron and steelworks drove the growth of Middlesbrough
The beauty of Paris has inspired artists for centuries.
Ravenna in northern Italy was one of the most important cities of Late Antique Europe.
Explore Italy's capital, the Eternal City
Rotterdam is a vibrant, port city with modern architecture
Explore the home town of 2019 Eurovision Song Contest winner Duncan Laurence
Explore Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden, its architecture, landscapes and island archipelago
Exploring castles in the medieval cities of Tallinn and Turku
Artworks depicting the beautiful canal city Venice
Explore the architecture and culture of Vienna, the capital city of Austria
European Landscapes
Explore the cultural and social heritage of Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden and the European Union
Exploring Danube fortresses in Serbia, each with its own history, myths and legend
Extending 36 kilometres along the Danube, the Wachau is a landscape of stunning scenery
Spanning rivers, canals, lakes and seas to connect communities, regions and countries
Christian places of worship from across Europe
Discover the beauty of southeastern Europe through vintage postcards
Explore this gallery of beautiful views, vistas and landscapes in artworks from across Europe
Picture postcard views of tourist sights and places around Europe
Showcasing the variety and beauty of this great continent.
See Europe from above.
Discover artist Hugo Simberg and his travels
His paintings depict details of Finland's nature and weather
Explore the beautiful towns and coastlines of the Côte d'Azur
Explore the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea
Swedish photographer documented changes in Hälsingland's rich cultural and natural heritage
Explore Iceland's landscapes, art and architecture
Art showing mountains and highlands across Europe
Explore the dramatic landscape of Norway's fjords, where land meets sea
A group of Scandinavian artists gathered in Skagen in the 19th century
Rivers, canals and lakes from across Europe and beyond
Explore these seascapes from across Europe, scenes of tranquility, storms, leisure and industry.
Shining a light on the coastal architecture of lighthouses across the continent
Exhibitions
Discover the beauty of southeastern Europe through vintage postcards
Ravenna in northern Italy was one of the most important cities of Late Antique Europe.
Discover artist Hugo Simberg and his travels
Explore this national symbol with a dramatic past
Learning scenarios about Europe
English, History - Upper secondary, VET
Art, English, Geography, History - Lower secondary, Upper secondary
History, Philosophy - Lower secondary
English - Secondary
A learning activity to implement remotly with your students English, Language subjects - Upper secondary
English, Language subjects - Lower secondary
Art, English, Language subjects - Primary school
English, History, STEAM - Primary school
English, STEAM - Upper secondary