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We are delighted to announce that Festival de Setembro 2025 – Immigration, Encounters, Creation, which took place in the medieval quarter of the city – Vila Medieval de Ourém – in September 2025, has been nominated for the Iberian Festival Awards 2026. This prestigious distinction, awarded to the best festivals in Portugal and Spain, marks an important moment both for the event’s organizers and for the city of Ourém itself.

How is a Christmas bauble made? What is its history in Częstochowa? You can find the answers to these questions at the Częstochowa Museum, which invites everyone to admire “The Bauble History of Częstochowa” – an exhibition showing that Christmas magic contains remarkable local craftsmanship.

Did you know that you can see Michelangelo's magnificent frescoes from the Sistine Chapel not only in the Vatican, but also in Częstochowa? We invite you to a unique multimedia exhibition, which gives you the opportunity to take a closer look at this famous work of Renaissance art.

Einsiedeln is known not only for its impressive Benedictine monastery, but also for its fascinating diorama, which attracts tourists and pilgrims who want to "dive" into the Christmas story, as well as the Mineral Museum with its extraordinary collection of over 1,000 exhibits from all over the world.

Is it possible to explore all 7 Shrines of Europe cities in one weekend? The distances on the map say: Nope… Not unless you have seven-league boots. But that's only in fairy tales...

On May 27, the opening of the photography exhibition "Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality" took place.