"The history of San Marino". Only a dirt road leads to the mural by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. Nevertheless, the façade in an industrial area is considered street art / © Photo: Georg Berg

Kobra’s remote mural

Almost two hours’ walk from San Marino’s old town, the Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra has created a monumental mural. The colorful work tells the story of the small republic – if you want to see it, you have to plan some time

The Queen Emma Bridge slowly starts to move sideways. Pedestrians have to decide whether the "Swinging Old Lady" should take them on the 20-minute swing across the Sint Annabaai or whether they would rather go ashore / © Photo: Georg Berg

Swinging Old Lady of Curaçao

When the Queen Emma Bridge opens, the historic pontoon bridge glides to the side, giving ships access to the largest natural harbor in the Caribbean. The Swinging Old Lady is more than just a crossing between two parts of the city – she is a lively attraction that has set the rhythm of Willemstad for over 130 years

Traders from Venezuela bring their fresh produce by boat to the floating market in Willemstad, around 70 kilometers away, and then offer it at numerous market stalls over a length of 200 meters / © Photo: Georg Berg

Curaçao: an island full of color

From the colorful facades in Willemstad to the colorful liqueur – Curaçao shines in color. Behind it lies an eventful history told through murals and art

Mural "Journey through time - Anno 1655 - 2022" by Donovan Spaanstra based on the model of the letter writer by Gerard ter Borch the Younger in Zwolle, Netherlands / © Photo: Georg Berg

Paint spraying Rembrandt

On a street in the Hanseatic city of Zwolle behind the Museum de Fundatie, we can’t believe our eyes. A mural on an inconspicuous garage wall blurs the appearance of the contemporary world.

Ore wagons on the pocket dock. The Marquette Ore Dock is in operation / © Photo: Georg Berg

Michigan and heavy industry

160 years ago, strong deflections on a compass needle indicated a large iron ore deposit that brought jobs and prosperity. What remains are cinemas, pubs, cannabis

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