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Artistic expressions of old and new in Zurich

Artistic expressions of old and new in Zurich
One of many sights that you shouldn’t miss in Zurich is the theatre Am Neumarkt. Even if you’re not a theatre aficionado, the Am Neumarkt is a must see because of its importance to the city of Zurich. Although on the outside it’s one of the oldest theatres in the city it’s... [Read more]

Eurostar’s live Q&A session with Jarvis Cocker

Eurostar’s live Q&A session with Jarvis Cocker
Have you always wanted to pick the brains of a musical legend and art aficionado, well this is your chance. On Tuesday 12th April, Jarvis Cocker the Eurostar Plus Culture Ambassador and the lead singer of Britpop band Pulp will be taking over the @EurostarUK Twitter page between... [Read more]

Lille, the City of Two Belfries (in Fact Three)

Lille, the City of Two Belfries (in Fact Three)
Belfries, built by cities of Northern Europe during the Middle Ages, were watch towers used to alert the population in case of an invasion. They were also symbols of both the freedoms enjoyed by the city and the richness of the local bourgeoisie. Twenty-three of them from the French... [Read more]