‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe
Wonderful art, mysterious history, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to these shrines from Norway to Bulgaria
Exploring the home town of the artist Joseph Wright of Derby
With a new exhibition of his work at the National Gallery in London, a visit to the artist’s home town reveals the landscapes and industry that inspired him
‘This is pretty therapeutic’: a pottery retreat in Spain’s Alpujarras
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Andalucía, our writer finds that processing and shaping clay helps him filter out negative thoughts
Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn
Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in Stoke
‘It landed like an alien spaceship’: 100 years after Bauhaus arrived, Dessau is still a magnet for design fans
The German city is celebrating the renowned art school’s centenary with exhibitions, digital tours and bike and bus routes connecting landmark Bauhaus buildings
The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures
Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks
London’s Design Museum takes a deep dive into our love affair with swimming
From art deco lidos to 1980s Speedos, the curator of a new exhibition on swimming and style talks about the inspiration behind it
Where the art of Edvard Munch comes alive: a city break in Oslo
As a new exhibition celebrating the portraits of Edvard Munch opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery, we take a trip to the artist’s home city in Norway
My Christmas pilgrimage to Mark Rothko’s Latvia
I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist – a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and cold
‘Majestic brightness’: Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art finds a new permanent home
After decades of nomadic existence, the Polish capital’s art temple is open for permanent business in an inspirational, light-filled new building
Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam
Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital
Northumberland is back on track: a new railway line is opening up one of England’s wildest counties
The Northumberland line will soon return passenger services linking Newcastle to attractive coastal towns such as Blyth, giving a much-needed boost to the region
Vincent van Gogh’s Arles: visiting the pretty Provençal city that inspired his greatest masterpieces
The scenes of some of the paintings currently on show in London’s National Gallery can still be found in the southern French city
Dream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers
Celebrate the centenary of surrealism in Europe with a trip to the art movement’s key spaces and places
Austrian town gets its lederhosen in a twist over modern art
Bad Ischl is the first alpine town to be awarded European capital of culture status, bringing nudity and surreal sculptures to a rural area more in tune with classical music and mountain pursuits